UNDERGROUND CHICAGO.

Chicago Health Dept

56 W ILLINOIS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

3 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Oct 2023.

Last inspected Oct 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
9
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 30
2023
PASS 1 violation
Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 6 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE UPDATES FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATIONS AND PROVIDE COPIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 24
2022
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 19
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Minor Other
3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN WEST BAR, AND IN SERVICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND SINKS AT WEST BAR AND SERVICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION 6-301.11 FOR CITATION.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT WITHOUT CORRECT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER AND FOOTNOTE. Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR (STRIPPED) IN WEST BAR. OBSERVED HAND SINKS SLOW DRAINING IN KITCHEN, SERVICE BAR AND EAST BAR. MUST MAKE ALL REPAIRS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENING AROUND HOT WATER HANDLE IN UTILITY SINK AREA. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND POWER OUTLET OVER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LARGE OVEN (ON WHEELS) NOT LOCATED UNDER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE LOCATED UNDER PROPER VENTILATION.

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