OCT 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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UMAMI BURGER.
BEAT. 18/100
945 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 8, 2020 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 11 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. UNABLE TO SHOW DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER STORING THE RICE IN THE STORAGE AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND SINKS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN VENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROOF OF ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVING THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
SEP 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED DOCUMENTS ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT All TIMES AND MAINTAIN-INFORMATION PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN-INFORMATION PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (SIMPLE SYRUPS, BLOOD ORANGE, PASSION AND TEA DRINKS , SECRET SAUCE , SHITAKE, AND COOKED LOLLIPOP WINGS, ETC) IN REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED RAW PACKAGED IMPOSSIBLE BURGER PATTIES THAWING IN PREP AREA UNDER A HEATED LAMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THAWING SHALL TAKE PLACE UNDER REFRIGERTATION THAT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW , OR SUBMERGED COMPLETELY UNDER RUNNING WATER @ 70F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY LOW TEMP WAREWASHING MACHINE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK CRATES STACKED UP ALONG WALLS NEAR RECEPTACLE, OLD FURNITURE AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED IN AREA . INSTRUCTED TO MAKE AREA FREE OF ANY CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STICKY SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT BEER WALK IN COOLER STORAGE ON FLOOR, AND POOLING WATER IN BAR AREA UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WARE WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
SEP 32019FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 3
2019
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED DOCUMENTS ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT All TIMES AND MAINTAIN-INFORMATION PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN-INFORMATION PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (SIMPLE SYRUPS, BLOOD ORANGE, PASSION AND TEA DRINKS , SECRET SAUCE , SHITAKE, AND COOKED LOLLIPOP WINGS, ETC) IN REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED RAW PACKAGED IMPOSSIBLE BURGER PATTIES THAWING IN PREP AREA UNDER A HEATED LAMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THAWING SHALL TAKE PLACE UNDER REFRIGERTATION THAT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW , OR SUBMERGED COMPLETELY UNDER RUNNING WATER @ 70F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 23 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... THE BAR ON LIQUOR STORAGE RACKS AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND MAIN PREP AREA IN REAR FLYING THROUGHOUT, NEAR BEER COOLER, ON CARDBOARD BOXES AND NEAR WARE WASHING MACHINE.MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A) . CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY LOW TEMP WAREWASHING MACHINE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK CRATES STACKED UP ALONG WALLS NEAR RECEPTACLE, OLD FURNITURE AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED IN AREA . INSTRUCTED TO MAKE AREA FREE OF ANY CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STICKY SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT BEER WALK IN COOLER STORAGE ON FLOOR, AND POOLING WATER IN BAR AREA UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WARE WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
MAR 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GROUND BEEF PATTIES,CESAR SALAD, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (SERIOUS 7-38-012)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AND OTHER RANDOM RACKS AS STORAGE RACKS IN THE SERVER STATION, REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. USE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF UNDER 2-DOOR OVEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA, REAR OFFICE, AND IN WALK-IN BEER COOLER.
MAR 222018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AND OTHER RANDOM RACKS AS STORAGE RACKS IN THE SERVER STATION, REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. USE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF UNDER 2-DOOR OVEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA, REAR OFFICE, AND IN WALK-IN BEER COOLER.
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SEP 142017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 14
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,BEER WALK IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,WAIT STATION AREA,BEER WALK IN COOLER,FRONT BAR AREA,BOTH STORAGE CLOSETS .
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM SERVED
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSETS
AUG 312017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 31
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES/5- LIVE LARGE FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREA,DINING AREA,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,WAIT STATION AREA.ALSO APPX."3/4-1" ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR,REAR DOOR RIGHT CORNER,ADJACENT REAR BAR IN RIGHT & LEFT CORNERS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/31/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT PLATES ON DINING AREA TABLES
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER LEDGE BEHIND 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOLLIE CART UNDER DISH MACHINE,GRILL TABLE,LOWER SHELVES OF TABLE UNDER HOOD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,WAIT STATION AREA,BEER WALK IN COOLER,FRONT BAR AREA,BOTH STORAGE CLOSETS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM SERVED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSETS.
SEP 152016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT WOMENS HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR, PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. (REPEAT VIOLATION/NON-COMPLIANCE FROM CORRECT BY DATE GIVEN) CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PAINTED INSULATION CEILING IN BAR/DINING AREA NOTED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
SEP 132016FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2016
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
CONTAINER OF COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 46.9F, AND CONTAINER OF COOKED ONIONS AT 46.7F IN PREP COOLER (COOKED YESTERDAY). INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS. $10 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT WOMENS HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR, PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INCOMPLETE, PARTIAL CONSUMER ADVISORY STATED ON MENU. INSTD TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING POSTED: "The Chicago Department of Public Health advises that consumption of raw or undercooked foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness. Individuals with certain underlying health conditions may be at higher risk and should consult their physician or public health official for further information."
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PAINTED INSULATION CEILING IN BAR/DINING AREA NOTED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
JUL 122016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREAS. PROVIDE SAME. PAINTED INSULATION CEILING IN BAR/DINING AREA NOTED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION NOTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
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