W CHICAGO-CITY CENTER.
172 W ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
8 of 17 inspections passed, 3 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 62025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, CHICKEN, POTATOES, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED WET WIPE CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES AT THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
FEB 202024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
METERED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS GUEST WASHROOMS DOES NOT PROVIDE WATER FOR 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS FOR ALL METERED FAUCETS.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DETACHED CEILING TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND OR REATTACH CEILING TILES.
JAN 262023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Peeling paint noted on dry food storage room ceiling, stagnate water noted at same room, instructed to repair and maintain.
JAN 112023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
No hands washing sins in employees toilet rooms, instructed to Post.
Found several food items stored at improper temperature in walk-in cooler, 5 lbs deli meat at 49.1f, 8lbs chicken at 49.8f, 5 lbs beef at 49.8f, 8lbs cooked potatoes at 49.5f. instructed manager to keep all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $300.
Found one of the walk-in coolers at main kitchen at 55.4f, cooler is used for storing TCS foods. instructed to keep all coolers temperature at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. cooler is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.
No labels found on multiple bulk food container. instructed to label and maintain.
Using disposable plastic spoons in food preparation, instructed to use proper utensils.
Peeling paint noted on dry food storage room ceiling, stagnate water noted at same room, instructed to repair and maintain.
JUL 72021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK FAUCETS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
PLASTIC DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTS.
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DEC 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY ON SITE SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT BOTH HAND WASH SINKS IN BAR LOCATED IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: HAM AT 45.5F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.5F, AND GUACAMOLE AT 49.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $20. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOODS SERVED RAW OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED ON MENU SUCH AS EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAKS, AND HAMBURGERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON ALL MENUS FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON THE GASKETS OF A PREP COOLER LOCATED IN DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA OPPOSITE THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING HAND WASH SINK LOCATED NEAR COOKS LINE IN BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MAINTAINING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
JUN 152018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2177013 DATED 6/8/18; 18 - OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS LOCATED AROUND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED 5 SMALL FLIES LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 SMALL FLIES LOCATED AROUND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING THE RE-INSPECTION. MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES CLEANED AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS DURING THE RE-INSPECTION AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS MINIMIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RANCH DRESSING) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 82018FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SHELL FISH TAGS WITH THE MUSSELS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER HAD SHELL FISH TAGS IN A FOLDER IN THE OFFICE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PRESENT THE CORRECT TAG FOR SAID SHELL FISH (MUSSELS) THAT WERE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELL FISH TAGS WITH THE SHELL FISH RIGHT UP UNTIL THE SHELL FISH IS SERVED TO THE CONSUMER. PER MANAGER COST OF DISCARDED ITEM IS $23.90. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID SHELL FISH AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE SHELL FISH AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)(B-2).
OBSERVED 10 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 68.4F. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COST OF DISCARDED ITEM IS $10. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS LOCATED AROUND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED 5 SMALL FLIES LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AND MIDDLE RINSE COMPARTMENT UNABLE TO PROPERLY DRAIN DUE TO BEING IN DISREPAIR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND DO NOT USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, SILVERWARE AND DISHWARE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RANCH DRESSING) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DINING TABLES BEING PRESENT WITH SILVERWARE NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRE-SET DINING ROOM TABLES OR SET UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR INVERT GLASSWARE AND PROTECT SILVERWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
APR 202017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH IN USE AND THE FINAL RINSE GAUGE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE GAUGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE AND THE FLOOR IN THE DISH ROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE 2 COMPARTMENT FAUCET BASE LEAKING INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND THE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE WASH BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OCT 72016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Cooling lines missing insulation in produce walk-in cooler causing condensation, instructed to insulate and maintain.
Soda gun dispenser not clean inside at both bars, instructed to clean and maintain.
Greasy floors around grease trap under 2-comp sink, instructed to clean and maintain.
ice scoops stored on ice cubes in bar area. instructed to keep off.
MAR 222016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH NO DEPT APPROVAL, NO VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD FOUND AT THIS TIME MACHINE NOT BEING USED CURRENTLY. MACHINE IS TAGGED, MUST CONTACT THE OFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY. NO TICKET ISSUED.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, DELI MEAT) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLERS CEILING AND FAN COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 42015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 13-15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA NEXT TO THE 1 DOOR COOLER AND BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE AND/OR ELIMINATE THE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND MISSING CONDENSER COVERS ON PREP COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURES BEHIND THE BASEMENT COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE COOKLINE WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE BASEMENT COOKLINE HOOD AND INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
AUG 202014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
RUBBER GASKETS FOR PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CELAN AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
STANDING WATER AT FLOOR BEHIND ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 302013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN IN THE BOTTOM SHELF AT INTERIOR OF THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE EMPLOYEE LOUNGE TO REMOVE MILK SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA UNDER THE MACHINE AND THE 3COMP SINK TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS AT THE MIDDLE MAIN KITCHEN ON THE LEFT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER LAST COMPARTMENT FROM THE RIGHT TO THE LEFT AT THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES UNTIL USED.
MAY 102012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE LIDS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREAS. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PANTRY PREP AREA (REAR OF KITCHEN) THAT HAS DEEP DARK GROOVES/STAINS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FRYERS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. SODA MACHINE NOZZLES IN EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA AND GUN HOLDERS IN BAR AREAS. REMOVE AND CLEAN EXCESS ICE IN WALK IN FREEZER (FAR RIGHT) IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND GREASE TRAP UNDER 2-COMP. SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA-REMOVE RUST-PAINT IF NECESSARY.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS.
MUST PROVIDE RUBBER WALL BASING TO WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA BY WALK IN FREEZERS AND AT FRONT ENTRANCE.
WASHBOWLS IN THE PUBLIC WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AREA SLOWLY DRAINS, MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN IT.
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