MAR 15
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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VHC LOWER, LLC.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
203 N WABASH AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 15, 2018 · passed
7 of 10 inspections passed, 3 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DRAIN LINE FOR SODA GUN HOLDER NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
SEP 252017FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2017
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 WOUNDS. FOOD HANDLER COVERED WOUND AND WASHED HIS HANDS AFTER COVERING THE WOUND AND PUT ON CLEAN FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B)
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 7-38-020.
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 ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 92017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 9
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS INSIDE OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FEB 92017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 9
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
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JUL 252016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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, serious violation.
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.
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 counter in state of disrepair/shall be repaired/replaced.
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, need detailed cleaning. Front counter shelving not clean, had food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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).
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Damaged /broken light shields in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced/repaired.
OCT 232015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
DEC 112014FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 11
2014
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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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