WOMAN'S ATHLETIC CLUB OF CHICAGO.
626 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 22 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 312026FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2613026 DATED ON 03/04/25 NOT CORRECTED-#49 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE, #55 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES AND #55-OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS THROUGH OUT MAIN KITCHEN, 7TH FLOOR BANQUET AREA NEAR (ICE MACHINE, AND DISH/ CUP STORAGE) AND LOWER-LEVEL CAFE AT ENTERENCE INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED ALL SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
MAR 42025PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP AREAS. NOTED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS THROUGH OUT MAIN KITCHEN, 7TH FLOOR BANQUET AREA NEAR (ICE MACHINE, AND DISH/ CUP STORAGE) AND LOWER-LEVEL CAFE AT ENTERENCE INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FOLLING AREAS: CEILING OF PASTRY, AND WALL IN LOWER-LEVEL NEAR CAFE ENTERENCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
OBSERVED FAUCET IN STAFF MENS LOCKER ROOM, HAND SINK IN 2ND FLOOR BAR LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM DRIPPING GREASE ON TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 62025FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED RANGING FROM (68.8F-72.8F) 1 OF 4 HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA, 2ND FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOM, AND 2ND FL BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. TECHNICAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP AREAS. NOTED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS THROUGH OUT MAIN KITCHEN, 7TH FLOOR BANQUET AREA NEAR (ICE MACHINE, AND DISH/ CUP STORAGE) AND LOWER-LEVEL CAFE AT ENTERENCE INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FOLLING AREAS: CEILING OF PASTRY, AND WALL IN LOWER-LEVEL NEAR CAFE ENTERENCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
OBSERVED FAUCET IN STAFF MENS LOCKER ROOM, HAND SINK IN 2ND FLOOR BAR LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM DRIPPING GREASE ON TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 272024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
No Certified food service manager on site while preparing and serving TCS foods (chicken, eggs...).Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Food handler at swimming pool café note wearing a hair restraints, instructed to wear.
Missing a splash guard between hand sink and food storage shelf at main cook line, instructed to install.
Heavy dust build-up noted on large vent fan on west wall of kitchen, instructed to clean and maintain.
Cracks and crevices noted on wall covering next to 3-comp sink, instructed to seal and maintain.
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APR 122023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
No hand wash sink provided at the 2nd floor Bar, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Keeping knives and large spoons in-use in stagnate water. Instructed to keep utensils according to health code.
Using disposable spoons in food production at main kitchen. instructed to use proper utensils.
Chipped wall behind prep table at pastry station, a hole in the ceiling, peeling paint at vent above dish machine. instructed to provide smooth easily cleaned surface.
Missing a light shield in kitchen ceiling light fixture. instructed to provide.
MAR 302022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
Inoperable final rinse temp/water pressure gauges at high temp dish washing machine. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
Meat slicer not clean behind blade at salad station. instructed to clean and maintain.
refer to violation #60
previous core violation not corrected from report#2497922 dated on 4/7/2021 for violation #(55)PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE AND AROUND DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. instructed manager to correct violations within given time frame. priority foundation violation 7-38-042.
APR 72021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
OBSERVED SEVERAL DRY STORAGE ITEMS WITHOUT LABELS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN (SEASONINGS, NUTS, SEEDS, ETC.). MUST LABEL ALL ITEMS IN BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER TESTING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (SUCH AS A WATERPROOF THERMOMETER OR HEAT STRIPS) TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE LOWER INTERIOR OF THE FRYER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE AND AROUND DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A BARRIER ON WALL BEHIND GRILL. MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED NEWSPAPER USED AS A BARRIER UNDER FRYER. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND SPRINKLERS ABOVE THE COOKING LINE. MUST REMVOE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE VENTILATION PIPE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL MANAGERS.
SEP 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HOLD A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. ( NO CITATION )
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS), CHICKEN, DELI .... WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING SIPPING TEA FROM AN OPEN CUP WHILE PREPARING SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO ALLOW.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPARING TUNA AND EGG SALAD SANDWICHES WITH BARE HANDS TOUCHING BREAD AND PADDING SALAD WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO ALLOW SUCH PRACTICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.
EXCESSIVE DIRT AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON DELI MEAT/ CHEESE SLICER BEHIND BLADE AND BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
WHITE POWDER FOOD CONTAINER AND SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CAFE AT LOWER LEVEL FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
CHIPPED WALL AND EXPOSED INSULATION NOTED NEXT TO CLEAN POTS AND PANS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SURFACE.
AUG 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS17 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.12- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS), GRILLED CHICKEN, EGGS, ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-301.15-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WASHING HANDS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -2 COMPARTMENT/FOOD PREPARATION SINK, IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, AS WELL AS AT -2 COMPARTMENT/FOOD PREPARATION SINK, IN PASTRY STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING MUST NOT OCCUR IN 2 COMPARTMENT/FOOD PREPARATION SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
3-301.11 (B) (B)-OBSERVED 2 DIFFERENT FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING/TOUCHING, READY TO EAT FOODS, WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -AT SALAD STATION: 1 LARGE BOWL OF MIXED GREEN SALAD AT A WEIGHT OF 4LBS, AT A VALUE OF $5.00 -AT PASTRY STATION: 2 SHEET PANS OF HEART HEALTHY MUFFINS, AT A WEIGHT OF 3LBS, AT A VALUE OF $5.00 2 PLATTERS OF ASSORTED COOKIES, AT A WEIGHT OF 3LBS, AT A VALUE OF $5.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES MUST BE USED TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 10LBS, AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $15.00 MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA, A WELL AS IN 626 CAFE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-301.13- OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND SOAP DISPENSER ATTACHED ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN REAR ADJACENT TO COOK LINE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD PREPARATION SINKS MAY NOT BE PROVIDED WITH HAND WASHING AIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AIDS AND INSTALL AIDS NEAR HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
4-204.112 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER UNITS AT COOK LINE AT MAIN KITCHEN AND PREP LINE AT BASEMENT CAFE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN SAID UNITS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
3-302.12- OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE/S, STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, STORED IN CHEF STATION CABINET WITH OUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS.
4-904-13 (A) (A) - OBSERVED PRE SET FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE WHEN GUEST ARE SET OR STORED ON TABLE TOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
4-903-11 (D)(D)- OBSERVED PLASTIC CRATES OF APPLES AND PEARS STORED ON FLOOR IN PASTRY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
4-501.11 (A) (A)- OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT DRY AREA ON 4TH FLOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
4-302.14- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED SITE THAT SANITIZING TEST KIT IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 122017PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD CONTAINER WITH WHITE POWDER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT DUST COLLECTION.
INTERIOR OF DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN AT BOTTOM SHELF, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PEELING PAINT NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN WALLS ABOVE LARGE COOKING VAT, PASTRY STATION AND CEILING OF DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO WALLS AROUND PREP TABLE IN POOL KITCHEN STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.
CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING A SHIELD IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
NO HAND WASH SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
A FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
AUG 152016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FROST BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ICEICLES HANGING FROM THE CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYER AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE WINDOW, WALLS AND CEILING IN THE DISHROOM ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN; DUST BUILDUP ON THE WEST WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE FOOD LINE ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND ELECTRICAL WIRES; DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE COFFEE STATION IN THE KITCHEN; DUST ON LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD LINE.
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 92016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE 110F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES (180F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT SANITIZES AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 180F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC). MUST HAVE ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATING HOURS WITH CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED FROST BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ICEICLES HANGING FROM THE CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR ON THE FOOD LINE, RUBBER GASKETS AND INTERIOR SURFACE UP THE BOTTOM SHEL OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATOR ON THE FOOD LINE, GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYER AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE WINDOW, WALLS AND CEILING IN THE DISHROOM ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN; DUST BUILDUP ON THE WEST WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE FOOD LINE ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND ELECTRICAL WIRES; DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE COFFEE STATION IN THE KITCHEN; DUST ON LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD LINE.
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 212015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE BAKERY 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO NOTED A BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON WALLS NEXT TO THE BAKERY HAND SINK AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. MUST REPLACE ALL WORN, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE.
PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT EACH MOP SINK FAUCET ON THE 7TH FLOOR.
MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN 4TH AND 7TH FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT CAFE. MUST ALSO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
SEP 112015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF BEEF IN THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 59.8-60.2 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE 2ND COMPARMENT WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE 1ST COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
NOTED PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE BAKERY 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO NOTED A BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON WALLS NEXT TO THE BAKERY HAND SINK AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. MUST REPLACE ALL WORN, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE.
PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT EACH MOP SINK FAUCET ON THE 7TH FLOOR.
MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN 4TH AND 7TH FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT CAFE. MUST ALSO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
JUL 172014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND THE FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURE NEXT TO THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS SURROUNDING THE FRYER.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS.
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
OBSERVED BLOWN AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING BASIN PLUMBING AND THE BAKERY 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
JUL 82014FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CENTER COMPARTMENT NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND THE FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURE NEXT TO THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS SURROUNDING THE FRYER.
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS.
OBSERVED BLOWN AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING BASIN PLUMBING AND THE BAKERY 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
AUG 262013PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FINAL RINSE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT 124F. THE DISHMACHINE WAS BEING USED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION TO WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES. THE HOT WATER BOOSTER HEATER WAS TURNED ON BY THE ENGINEER AND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE REACHED 184F AT THE FINAL RINSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE MACHINE SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE IS ABOVE 180F TO SANITIZE THE DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED ROAST BEEF STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND VACUUM PACKAGED DUCK, SAUSAGE, FISH, LOBSTER, SHRIMP AND PIZZA CRUSTS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT DOES NOT HAVE AN APPROVED SOP ONSITE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING FOODS. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $160. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (GROUND BEEF AT 145.6F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE WIRES ABOVE THE CLEAN DISHES. CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE CHEF'S OFFICE. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND SHELVES OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE NEAR THE PREP TABLES.
DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING ABOVE THE SOUP KETTLE.
NO END CAPS PROVIDED FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE SALAD PREP LINE. MUST INSTALL FOR AT ALL LIGHT FIXTURES WHERE NEEDED.
SEP 282012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENT AND PIPES AT THE WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT AND HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON WINDOW FRAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE AND FOR CEILING TOO.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AT THE 4TH FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
NOV 152011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: DOOR GASKETS OF MOST COOLERS, CABINETS & DRAWERS AT FRONT COFFEE STATION (3rd FLOOR), FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT-DUE TO GREASE/DUST/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND 3-COMP. SINK, ALONG WALLBASES, UNDER & BEHIND EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT/SPILLS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE, WALLS WITH MILDEW AT DISHROOM & EXHAUST VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE MUST BE ADDRESSED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
FAUCET WASHERS OF 3-COMP. SINK & HANDSINK (COFFEE STATION) AT MAIN KITCHEN MUST BE FIXED-LEAKING & LOW WATER PRESSURE). 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.
DEC 82010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA BY WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063458 10.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP SHELVES AT PREP AREAS AND FOOD ACCUMATED ON LOWER SIDE OF SHELVES/TABLE TOPS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AT DISHMACHINE AREA, STANDING WATER ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT 4TH FLOOR SERVICE BAR. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT DISHWASH AREA/DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT SERVICE BAR AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AT DISHMACHINE AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING COVERS. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT 3RD FLOOR PREP/DISHMACHINE AREA.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. BAKERY HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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