SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

UNION LEAGUE CLUB.

BEAT. 40/100

65 W JACKSON BLVD · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 10, 2026 · passed

Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
90
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Mar 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 10
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING FOR EGGS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF CRATES FOR ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR FOOD AND STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN TILE BEHIND RACKS WHERE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 13
2025
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DUMPSTER ARES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLS OF THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ALL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 10
2025
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE 6TH AND 4TH FLOOR DISHWASHING ARES. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 70LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 55.0-63.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 70LBS AT $1200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 15-30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED AND WASTE WATER IS COLLECTED WITH A BUCKET . INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DUMPSTER ARES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLS OF THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ALL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 29
2024
PASSED
0 violations
APR 22
2024
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hand wash sink provided in pastry kitchen at fifth floor, and on 3rd floor dish washing area instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C). No citation issued.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

TCS food not disposed of after use by date, found several cooked food with cook date 4/1/24 in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager not to keep TCS foods for more than 7 days in cooler. priority foundation 7-38-005. 30 lbs of cooked meat discarded valued at $100.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container not labeled ( sugar, salt...) instructed to label.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handlers not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wearing.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

keeping utensils in-use in stagnate water, instructed to keep in a clean empty containers.

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MAR 27
2023
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED SOME FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS WITHOUT HAND WASHING SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLES BEING PRESET AT THE 4TH FLOOR DINING AREA WITHOUT SILVERWARE PROTECTED OR PLATES AND GLASSWARE INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET TABLES, OR SET THE TABLES UPON CUSTOMERS ARRIVAL OR PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FOR ALL TABLEWARE.

MINOROther
47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SOME LOWER SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE 4TH FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON THE WALL IN THE DISH WASHING AREA OF THE 6TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 3RD FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS NEEDED OVER THE ELECTRICAL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FLAT TOP GRILL, FRYER) THAT IS LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 30
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WTHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE: 1,2,3,4,6, & 8. NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED AT ALL RESTROOMS. ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREAS AND FOOD PREP AREAS ON SAID FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LOOSE AND TORN GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. ALSO NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE 6 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN KITCHEN ON FLOOR 6 AND 4. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED MULTIPLY COOLER SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILTY TO BE RUSTED AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE IN MULTIPLE PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ALL FEMALE RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIT AND GRIME UNDER COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE ON FLOOR 2. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

MAR 15
2022
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PLATING READY TO EAT SALAD WITH BARE HANDS CONTACTING LETTUCE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE GLOVES AND THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WTHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE: 1,2,3,4,6, & 8. NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED AT ALL RESTROOMS. ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREAS AND FOOD PREP AREAS ON SAID FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED STEAK AND BURGERS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LOOSE AND TORN GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. ALSO NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE 6 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN KITCHEN ON FLOOR 6 AND 4. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED MULTIPLY COOLER SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILTY TO BE RUSTED AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE IN MULTIPLE PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ALL FEMALE RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIT AND GRIME UNDER COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE ON FLOOR 2. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

MAR 11
2022
FAILED
16 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 44F- 83F: 8TH FLOOR REAR PREP, CUSTOMER WASHROOMS 6TH FLOOR AND 4TH FLOOR DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WTHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE: 1,2,3,4,6, & 8. NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED AT ALL RESTROOMS. ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREAS AND FOOD PREP AREAS ON SAID FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND ICE MACHINES INTERIOR FILLED WITH PINK AND BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON 8TH,6TH AND 4TH FLOOR. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE FROM ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID ICE MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS RANGING FROM 55F - 45 F :TUNA SALAD, CHICKEN SALAD, AND POTATO SALAD LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER ON LEVEL 6 AND REFRIGERATOR ON LEVEL 4. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APROX 10 LBS OF FOOD AT $100.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED STEAK AND BURGERS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 55F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER 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 MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACH IN TABLEWARE CABINET IN KITCHEN ON FLOOR 6. OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEAD ROACHES IN UTILITY/MACHINE ROOM ON FLOOR 4. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF CLEAN SILVERWARE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING IN 6 FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, SANITIZE, AND PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LOOSE AND TORN GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. ALSO NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE 6 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN KITCHEN ON FLOOR 6 AND 4. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED MULTIPLY COOLER SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILTY TO BE RUSTED AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE IN MULTIPLE PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ALL FEMALE RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIT AND GRIME UNDER COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE ON FLOOR 2. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HOLE ON BASE BOARD ON 8TH FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

MAR 25
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND DRY FOOD STORAGE UNDER SEWERS LINES AT DOCK RECEIVING STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM UNDER SEWER LINES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DUSTY FAN COVERS IN DISH ROOM AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SODA DISPENSING GUNS AT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CHIPPED WALL ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHT FIXTURES IN DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

DEC 4
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN 6TH FLOOR PREP DISH PIT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF BREAD CRUMBS IN 6TH FLOOR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN 6TH FLOOR PREP AREA COVERED IN RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

AUG 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO DIARRHEA/ VOMIT CLEANUP KIT ON SITE NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

IMPROPER COOLING DOWN FOR TCS FOODS, FOUND A LARGE 32 LBS LOBSTER BISQUE SOUP CONTAINER STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE AT 62.2F AND 15 LBS CORN SOUP AT 49.1F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE GUIDELINES. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND A LARGE 32 LBS LOBSTER BISQUE SOUP CONTAINER STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE AT 62.2F AND 15 LBS CORN SOUP AT 49.1F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $150.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN DRY UTENSILS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16. WALLS IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT MAIN KITCHEN, CRACKS AND CREVICES BEHIND WALL PLATES, PEELING PAINT, INSULATION COVERING IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR. NO COLD WATER AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA ON 6TH FL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MAR 30
2018
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPES IN CEILINGS OF IN PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING, UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS, ON 4TH FL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING OR ENCASE ALL PIPING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR. NO COLD WATER AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA ON 6TH FL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MAR 13
2018
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

COOLER BEING USED IN COFFEE PREP AREA ON 3RD FLOOR,MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HAND SINK AT SERVICE BAR LOCATED ON 3RD FLOOR DINING ROOM. WINE IS SERVED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK AT BAR WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE TO CITY PLUMBING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPES IN CEILINGS OF IN PREP AREAS, FOOD PAN STORAGE AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS, DISH WASHING ROOM AREAS ON 6TH FLOOR, AND 4TH FL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING OR ENCASE ALL PIPING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR. NO COLD WATER AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA ON 6TH FL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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