Chicago
40
BEAT

University of Chicago Bartlett Commons

5640 S University, Chicago, IL 60637 · Woodlawn · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
40/100

Passed most recently but 9 prior failures on record

Inspections
27
18 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-13
Pass Rate
67%
9 failures
Score
40/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-11-13)
Failed 9 inspections (2025, 2019, 2018...)
Pest Activity issues found across 13 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 63×
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Pest Activity critical 13×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 11×
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Food Temperature critical 10×
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Facility Condition serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2025-11-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN TRAY ROOM 201B. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

2025-11-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF PREP FREEZER AND COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AND DELI PREP AREAS, ON BOTTOM WOODEN LEDGES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVI...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN TRAY ROOM 201B. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

2024-10-29 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHENS WHERE NEEDED. CORRECTED ON SITE.

2023-10-31 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DRINK MACHINE NOZZLES AND AREA AROUND NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-05-23 Pass Complaint
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE MAINT KITCHEN, FLAME GRILL,PURE EAT AND BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

2021-12-10 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS IN THE GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SAME FRYERS; CLEAN AREAS NEEDED. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PRODUCTION KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING (STOVES AND FRYER...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AREA UNDER FRYERS IN MAIN AREA GRILL.

2019-11-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-11-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS LOCATION: 30 IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AT CORNERS ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS UNDER SHELVING, 18 IN ELECTRICAL ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR, 10 IN DISH WASHING AREA AND 7 ON LEDGE OF MOTOR HOUSING UNIT UNDE...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE UNDER SHELVING, GRILL STATION UNDER COUNTER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON IST AND 2ND FLOORS.

2018-04-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, AND PREP COOLERS IN PREP KITCHEN AND SERVING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN HALLWAY AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

2018-04-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER IN GRILL/TAQUERIA STATION NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.4F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPART...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON HOT HOLDING UNIT: COOKED SCRAMBLED EGGS 105.6F, HASH BROWNS 118.9F, VEGGIE SAUSAGE 124.5F. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BREAST 57.6F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN RE...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN GRILL/TAQUERIA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY SEASONINGS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MULTI-USE PANS AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER H...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED REAR LOADING DOCK DOOR IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN NOT RODENT-PROOFED, 1/4" GAP BETWEEN AND AT BOTTOM OF DOUBLE DOORS . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLO...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, AND PREP COOLERS IN PREP KITCHEN AND SERVING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND ELECTRICAL AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN HALLWAY AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

2017-05-30 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: GRILL STATION: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS. LARGE PREP AREA KITCHEN: CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. PRODUCTION KITCHEN: BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SU...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE FOOD COMPACTOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN (CDI). MUST CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOLER IN THE KOSHER STATION. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE COMFORT STATION AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. A...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE KOSHER AREA; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED VENTS IN THE COMFORT STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COMFORT STATION NOT CLEAN (GREASY) CLE...

2016-09-29 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

RESEAL/REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR IN TACO STATION AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS AROUND DEEP FRYER AND GRILL AT COMFORT STATION. REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE HALA AREA. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK OF BAKERY GOODS AT BASEMENT AND IN LOWER LEVEL PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD ...

minor Pest Activity

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

SEAL/REPAIR LOOSE COVING AT BASE WHERE WALL MEETS FLOOR IN KOSHER AREA TO PREVENT BREEDING AREA FOR PEST. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN TRAY DROP ROOM.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB AT CEILING IN WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER IN LOWER LEVEL.

2015-04-09 Pass Canvass
6
minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE & FOILF ROM SHELF IN (SWEETS).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SALAD PREP COOLER,HOT HOLDING CABINET,MILK COOLER,(GRILL)-GASKET R.I.C.,(SAUTE)-HINGE ON PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PRO...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ICE BIN CARTS ,(HALAL)COILS AT HEAT LAMPS,PIPES & FRYER,(GRILL)FRYERS & ICE FROM FREEZER,COUNTER TOPS AT SODA MACHINES,ROLLING CARTS & CAMBROS IN MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN (HALAL,EURO,HARVEST),TRAY DROP AREA,WALK IN FREEZER,FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN (SWEETS,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,CATERING PREP WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES AND BASES IN DISH MACHINE AREA,MAIN KITCHEN ,DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE REACH IN COOLER IN GRILL AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER CABINETS AND CEILING AT CONDIMENT AREA,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAP...

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD AND IN PREP AREAS ,CATERING PREP COOLER,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN,LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMP SINK SAME AREA.

2014-02-28 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELF IN SALAD PREP AREA, ALSO RUSTY VENTS IN DISH ROOM NEED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN DRIP TRAYS AT BEVERAGE STATION. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS IN KOSHER SECTION, MICROWAVE SEATING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BREAKFAST BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA OVER THE BAG/BOX AREA.ALSO NEED TO CLEAN CEILING IN COOLER 112B,CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN COOLER 112B. NEED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND COMMISSARY DISH AREA, AND REPLACE DUSTY CEILING TILES.

2013-05-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-04-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE SCATTERED UNDER SINKS,ON THE SIDES OF EQUIPMENT,IN PREP AREAS,ALONG WALLS,ON PREP TABLES AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAV...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND SINKS ON SITE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOAM AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM 3RD FLOOR HALLWAY AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2012-12-05 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES FROM WINDOW SILLS AND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SEVERAL SALAD ICE BINS IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS THAT DO NOT DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND DRAIN PIPES AT ALL SALAD ICE BINS OR REPLACE WITH REFRIGERATED UNITS.

2012-11-17 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SEVERAL SALAD ICE BINS IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS THAT DO NOT DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND DRAIN PIPES AT ALL SALAD ICE BINS OR REPLACE WITH REFRIGERATED UNITS.

2012-09-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SEVERAL SALAD ICE BINS IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS THAT DO NOT DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND DRAIN PIPES AT ALL SALAD ICE BINS OR REPLACE WITH REFRIGERATED UNITS.

2012-09-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

COOLERS IN THE KOSHER AND SAUTEE PREP AREAS ARE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 61-70 DEGREES F. (SAUTEE PREP AREA-COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE AND COOLER ON TOP OF STOVE. KOSHER PREP AREA-UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER) MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 ...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISH MACHINE IN KOSHER PREP AREA NOT ON AND OPERATING. MUST HAVE ON TO VERIFY THAT MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE HAND WASHING IN THE DELI,EURO AND HARVEST PREP AREAS OR PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD PREPARATION FLOW. HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS WHERE MISSING AROUND THE SOUP FOOD DISPLAY,IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA SELF SERVICE AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE SALAD ICE BIN AT THE KOSHER PREP AREA. MUST PROTECT FOOD ITEMS DURING DISPLAY,STORAGE AND PREPARATION.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATLEY 50-55 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN REAR 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA,ALONG WALLS BEHIND REACH IN COOLER IN KOSHER PREP AREA,IN DISH COLLECTION ROOM IN FRONT OF 2...

serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-28-2012 REPORT # 1158213 NOT CORRECTED. (35)MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN 2ND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. (41)MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT HALLWAYS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST ON INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND PIPE ALONG COOK LINE IN HALAL PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN THE SAUTEE AND KOSHER PREP AREAS. ALSO PROVIDE AN ACCESS PANEL FOR HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SEVERAL SALAD ICE BINS IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS THAT DO NOT DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND DRAIN PIPES AT ALL SALAD ICE BINS OR REPLACE WITH REFRIGERATED UNITS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE A FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE IN THE DELI PREP AREA. MUST ALSO INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ALL BEVERAGE DISPENSERS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY OR PROVIDE PROOF OF EXISTENCE.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM THE REAR DOCK AREA.

2012-04-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN TILES ON INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN KOSHER WALK IN COOLER OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS,SINKS AND COUNTER TOPS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS STAFF WASHROOMS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN COMPOST ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND IN 2ND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOK LINES,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT HALLWAYS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2012-03-30 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS,COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLES AND FLYING THROUGHOUT ALL PREP,SERVICE AND STORAGE AREAS ON EACH FLOOR. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AF...

minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN TILES ON INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN KOSHER WALK IN COOLER OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS,SINKS AND COUNTER TOPS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS STAFF WASHROOMS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN COMPOST ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND IN 2ND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOK LINES,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT HALLWAYS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2012-03-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED UNDER COUNTER COOLER AT 54 DEGREES F AND TWO UPRIGHT COOLERS AT 46-52 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THAT COOLERS MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF CHEESE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49-50.5 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUE...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE CYCLE AT LARGE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180 DEGREES F. FINAL RINSE CYCLE REGISTERED BETWEEN 170-172 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THE DISH MACHINE PROPERLY SANITIZES DISHES AT 180 DEGREES F ...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS,COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLES AND FLYING THROUGHOUT ALL PREP,SERVICE AND STORAGE AREAS ON EACH FLOOR. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE ...

minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN TILES ON INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN KOSHER WALK IN COOLER OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS,SINKS AND COUNTER TOPS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS STAFF WASHROOMS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN COMPOST ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND IN 2ND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOK LINES,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT HALLWAYS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2011-05-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

CORRECTED.

minor Sanitation

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

Correct By: Friday, August 05, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES. ALSO, FOUND CEILING EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.(1ST FLOOR)

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Correct By: Friday, August 05, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

2011-05-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT 2ND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREAS/BEVERAGE SERVING AREAS. OBSERVED ABOUT 50. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN/FLUSHED AT 1ST FLOOR/2ND FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES. ALSO, FOUND CEILING EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.(1ST FLOOR)

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

2010-05-11 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR NEEDS CLEANING. SCHEDULED FOR DETAIL CLEANING AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER. ALL OTHER ITEMS WERE CORRECTED.

minor Food Temperature

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

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL HOT HOLDING CABINETS AND REACH-IN COOLERS. OTHER ITEMS WERE CORRECTED.

minor Sanitation

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

WIPE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

2010-05-04 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSE...

minor Sanitation

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. MUST REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH-IN COOLER DOORS IN PIZZA/PASTA AREA AND GLOBAL AREA---(CDI). MUST CLEAN INTE...

minor Food Temperature

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTA...

minor Pest Activity

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES, DUST, GREASE ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL F...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WIPE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

100
Cis Cafe
100
Press Cafe
66
Sam'S Grill and Pizza
67
7th Floor Sky Lobby
31
Sammy'S Grill

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