SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

UNION LEAGUE CLUB.

EAT. 82/100

65 W JACKSON BLVD · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 23, 2018 · passed

Passed all 11 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 23
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING WALL PANELING ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MAR 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND MILK AND CREAM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MILK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F, CREAM AT 53.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MILK REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT APPROX ( 4.5LBS COST OF $ 12.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B1

CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOLER ON 3RD FL COFFEE PREP AREA. AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER MAINTAINED AT 49.0F. MUST NOT USE. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

PEELING WALL PANELING ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUN 2
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST. MAINTAIN RUSTLESS SURFACES.

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

THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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

FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. MAINTAIN SAME.

DEC 5
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

dust pipes above dish machine, also found 6" cast iron drain lines running above dish washing area, instructed to install a barrier.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

missing a thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to provide.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ice scoop stored in in ice bins at bar, instructed keep off ice cubes.

JAN 19
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LIGHTSHIELD COVERS UNDER HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO OBSERVED WRAPPING ON 2-OVERHEAD PIPES PEELING ABOVE 3- COMP SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR COVERING ON PIPES.IN PREP AREA OBSERVED DUSTY PIPES ALONG UPPER WALLS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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JAN 8
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND BROKEN GASKET AT THE UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATOR DOOR, LOOSE AND BROKEN FRONT PANEL ON ICE DISPENSER. MUST REGLUE PANEL AT THE UPPER CABINET ABOVE THE COFFEE MACHINE. MUST REPIAR CHIPPED EXTERIOR CABINET PANELS AT THE WAITER SERVICE STATION.

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT THE EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE VENT. ALSO REMOVE CALCIUM BUILD UP ABOVE THE EXTERIOR ICE BIN LID DOOR. MUST CLEAN THE EXHAUST HOOD INTERIOR PANELS TO REMOVE DUST AND GRIME ACCUMULATION.

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE HALLWAY WHERE THE 3-COMP SINK IS LOCATED.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER'S WITH THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENT STATED ABOVE.

JAN 10
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REACH IN COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVING IN REACH IN COOLER.

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

PERFORM ROUTINE CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN TILES AND GROUT AND REPLACE AND MISSING TILES AND GROUT. REPAIR/REPLACE ANY MISSING COVING ALONG FLOORS.

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

REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND APPLY FRESH PAINT. ENSURE THAT ALL SHELVES ARE PROPERLY SEALED.

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

REPLACE ALL MISSING OR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

MAR 6
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 2 750ML OF MILK AT 55.8F INSIDE AN ICE BATH INSIDE TWO MARBLE WINE CHILLERS IMPROPERLY SET UP WITHOUT ENOUGH ICE AT THE BREAKFAST BUFFET TABLE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEM AT AN APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $5.00 INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED #H000083339 10

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

MUST MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF 3DR FRUIT COOLER CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN DUST FAN COVER AT WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP.

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

MUST REPAIR HOLE AT WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE AS WELL AS LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE SERVER'S STATION.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AT THE ROOM SERVICE COOLER AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 14
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES-REPLACE IF CLEANING DOES NOT SUFFICE.

APR 14
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SERVICE AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKET.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT/SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

SEP 28
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found exterior of dishmachine not clean.

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

Found fan grid inside walk in cooler not clean.

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

Found no backflow prevention devices at coffee machine and ice machine.

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