WOOD FIRE COUNTER.

Chicago Health Dept

131 N CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

4 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Mar 2019.

Last inspected Mar 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
15
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN AND MAC-N-CHEESE, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

MAR 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed potentially hazardous food stored in 1 door Norpole reach in cooler at improper temperature of: 46.7f, 4lbs of macaroni and cheese, at a value of $35.00: date 3/12/18 47.5f, 6lbs of raw chicken breast, at a value of $15.00: date 3/8/18 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 10LBS, at a value of $50.00 Internal temperature of 1 door cooler at time of inspection was 37.6f Informed manager that potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)

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

Observed pre portioned condiment containers of barbecue sauce with no dates or labels. Instructed manager to provide.

Minor Employee Hygiene
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DISH TOWEL STORED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE DISH TOWELS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN TASKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 21
2017
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed excessive dust and debris build up on floors under equipment and in corners of floor of prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Minor Employee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed hand sink water pressure is restricted/not full flow. Must repair sink to provide adequate city pressure for proper hand washing. Must maintain same.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Observed 1 refrigeration unit without thermometers inside. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot inside each cooler. Must maintain same.

JAN 17
2017
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found porous wood surface on counter near point of sale system. Must seal, or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

No food handler certificates on premises. Must provide proof of food handler certification for all employees. Must maintain same.

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