Chicago
72
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Vhc Lower, LLC

203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
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72/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
10
7 passed
Last Inspected
2018-03-15
Pass Rate
70%
3 failures
Score
72/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2018-03-15)
Failed 3 inspections (2017, 2016, 2014)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 11×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2018-03-15 Pass Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DRAIN LINE FOR SODA GUN HOLDER NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

2017-10-03 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-09-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

PERSONNEL WITH INFECTIONS RESTRICTED: NO OPEN SORES, WOUNDS, ETC

OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A OPEN WOUND ON HIS RIGHT FOREARM WITHOUT THE WOUND COVERED, EMPLOYEE STATED WOUND WAS FROM AN OVEN BURN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTRUCT EMPLOYEE TO COVER THE WOUND IN IT'S ENTIRETY AND NEVER FOOD PREP WITH OPEN WO...

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 ABOUT 15 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE DOWNSTAIRS DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7...

minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT LABELED, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINA...

2017-03-09 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED GLASSWARE BEING SET ON TABLES UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL GLASSWARE OR SET TABLES WITH GLASSWARE AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS INSIDE OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE REFRIGERATOR UNITS, FRYERS, AND STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

2017-02-09 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS INSIDE OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

2016-08-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-07-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
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/observed live fruit flies 20 (gnats)in rear kitchen areas, and hallway(20 ), also found employee's rear and patio doors not rodent proofed, door had gaps ranging from 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch on bottom, middle of doors, Citation issued 7-38-020, s...

minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items in walk in cooler not properly dated, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and around dish machine counter, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks, and prep table counte...

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, oven doors, gaskets not clean...

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, dish machine area not clean, had excess grease/dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler, under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired. ceiling tiles above prep tables, and by dish machine areas, not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Facility Condition

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

Damaged /broken light shields in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced/repaired.

2015-10-23 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE STAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

2015-01-28 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-12-11 Fail License
2
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

NO SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA TO PREOTECT FOOD FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Sanitation

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

A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT REAR HAND SINK, TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK.

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