MAY 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BEAT. 44/100
745 N WELLS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 23, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 16 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
9 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OPEN CONTAINERS OF EMPLOYEES DRINKS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SEPARATED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
BOTH PREP AREAS HAND WASH SINKS OBSTRUCTED WITH BUCKET IN SINK AND GLASS WARE RACK IN FRONT OF IT, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER FOR UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS, ALSO MUST ADD " FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" STATEMENT FOR THE FOOT NOTE
AUG 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-102.11(A) PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE BY HAVINING PRIORITY VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(F)(F)NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF RAW EGGS IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 51.8F,60.0F.MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED EGGS AT APPROX 3-LBS AT COST APPROX $5.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED RECEPTABLES IN WOMEN WASHROOM NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALL STALLS MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL 3 STALLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK BY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO TIMER IN POOR REPAIR IN LADIES WASHROOM FAUCET.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.
SEP 222017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 22
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS STORED UNCLEAN ON PANEL. CLEAN AND SANITZE PANEL WHERE ICE IS STORED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED 2 LIGHT SHIELDS IN WAREWASHING AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 132017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR CASH REGISTER. INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS TO PROTECT ADJACENT COFFEE MACHINES AND COFFEE SYRUPS. OBSERVED TIN FOIL USED AS SHELF LINER IN COOKING AREA. REMOVE AND KEEP ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. OBSERVED CARBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN DRY STORAGE AREA. REMOVE CARDBOARD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE KEPT IN DIRTY CONTAINER. CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. MAKE SURE ICE SCOOP HOLDER DRAINS WELL TO PREVENT STANDING WATER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED VENT COVER MISSING ON CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. REINSTALL VENT COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 222016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 22
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
COOLER UNDER GRILL LINE NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.6 F. FOUND CHICKEN, BEEF BURGERS, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- BEEF BURGERS AT 48.8 F, CHICKEN AT 49.5, SALMON AT 49.5 AND STEAK AT 49.5 F, TURKEY SAUSAGE AT 115.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD AND 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. MANAGER VOLUNTARIALLY DISCARDED ALL OUT OF TEMPERTURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER UNDER LINE GRILL. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
JAN 62016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING TILES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED ONE PREP REACH IN COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER (ALONG COOKLINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
JAN 142015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PLASTIC COVER OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR THE ALL BUCKET WITH LIQUID EGG INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
FEB 252014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLER OF THE FRONT WAIT STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 182014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 18
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR OF DRY STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOF. NOTED A GAP (SPACE)AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLER OF THE FRONT WAIT STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 132013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLERS, OBSERVED A COOK WASHING HIS HANDS WITH GLOVES ON AFTER HANDLING RAW MEAT AND THEN PREPARING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS PROPERLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010(A).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
A HOSE ATTACHED TO 3-COMP SINK FAUCET THAT IS SUBMERGED IN SOAPY WATER WITHOUT HAVING A VACUUM BREAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE OR INSTALL A VACUUM BREAKER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
MAY 232013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN THE PREP AREA.
MAR 282012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
(7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND A SMALL BLACK CONTAINER OF CUT LEMONS, STORED IN A CORNER OF THE ICE BIN, USED FOR ICED WATER CONSUMPTION OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE BIN & REPLACE ICE. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT AT DISHROOM AREA & COMPRESSSOR/CONDENSER OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING OR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS MUST BE REMOVED & THIS AREA SHOULD BE BETTER ORGANIZED. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
MAR 42011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 4
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN OR ICE MACHINE. STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS INSTEAD OF ON COUNTERS, PREP TABLES, ETC.
MAY 242010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 24
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Observed food/dirt build up inside floor drains in prep area. Instructed manager to clean interior of all unclean floor drains and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Observed dust build up on ceiling tiles and vent covers above rear prep/dishwash area and unclean walls at same. Must clean and maintain all unclean walls and ceiling tiles/vent covers.
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