OCT 15
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BEAT. 29/100
1239 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 15, 2024 · passed
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OCT 82024FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2024
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 2 LBS OF OX TAILS AT 51.5F, 2 LBS OF STEAK AT 52.4F, AND 1 LBS OF BACON AT 53.3F. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 55F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE PREP COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE IN-COOLER IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK-IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINS A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE DISHWASHER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 62023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 6
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTIAN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 292023FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 29
2023
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF 2 DRAWER COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTIAN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 112022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 11
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MUST POST AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. MUST REPAIR.
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DEC 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALL CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE (INCLUDING SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH COVER FOR LADIES RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLE FOR MEN'S RESTROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LAYER OF BRICK DUST ON WALL IN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL DUST. MUST MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
NOV 302021FAILED17 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2021
FAILED
17 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. MUST POST CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND SOAP ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT EACH WASH BOWL SINK AND EACH HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYERS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT EACH WASH BOWL SINK AND EACH HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EACH HAND WASHING SINK AND WASH BOWL SINKS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED NO CHEMICALS ON SITE FOR WASHING AND/OR SANITIZING UTENSILS. MUST PROVIDE A MEANS TO SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS (DISHES, GLASSES, ETC.). PRIORITY 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT CONNECTED IN KTICHEN AREA. (AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 48.9F AND 60.8F.) ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST HAVE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATUERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. LOG BOOK MUST INCLUDE SERVICE AGGREEMENT, RECENT INVOICE, IDPH LICENSE FROM PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION COVERINGS, MATERIALS, LADDERS, TOOLS, MATERIALS, ETC.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER THAT WILL BE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING UTILITY SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH COVER FOR LADIES RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLE FOR MEN'S RESTROOM.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOLIET TISSUE FOR EACH RESTROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BOXES, GARBAGE BAGS, TOOLS, DUST ACCUMULATION, ETC. THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED UNSEALED BRICK WALL AND RAW WOOD DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST SEAL BRICK TO MAKE WALL AND DOOR NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT (WITH WIRES HANGING OUT). MUST SEAL ALL HOLES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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