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340 N STATE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 18 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 152026PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR LOADING DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVE MANAGER ON DUTY WIHT EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
APR 132026FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT COFFEE BAR MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 53.2. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT THEY PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT AN ACCEPTABLE RANGE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MANAGEMENT STATES MACHINE HAS NOT BEEN SANITIZING SINCE FRIDAY.MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MACHINE SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES AT A CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED HANDLES ON EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRON COFFEE BAR ARE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR LOADING DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVE MANAGER ON DUTY WIHT EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
APR 32025PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAR 272025FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
5-203.11: OBSERVED EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA REMOVED. OBSERVED EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING THAT HAD BEEN INSTALLED IN DISHWASHING AREA DURING PREVIOUS INSPECTIONS REMOVED FROM WALL IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAR 252025FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
3-603.11: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON WALLS AND CEILING. SOME OF THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE REAR PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND EXPO LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 3/20/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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MAR 202025FAILED8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 75.4F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.5-51.1F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CANADIAN BACON(49.5F), ROAST BEEF(51.1F) AND TURKEY( 50.5F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $100 WEIGHING 15LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON WALLS AND CEILING. SOME OF THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE REAR PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND EXPO LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 3/20/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUN 212024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT SANDWICH WITH GLOVES COATED IN RAW LIQUID EGGS FROM PREVIOUS TASK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD READY-TO-EAT FOOD, DISPOSE OF GLOVES AND WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO TASK. DISCUSSED PROPER READY-TO-EAT HANDLING AND SEPARATION PROCEDURES WITH EMPLOYEE AND PERSON-IN-CHARGE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS PRIOR TO DONNING NEW GLOVES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES ON COUNTER AT THE MAIN COOK LINE AT 74.5F, IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR HOT-HOLDING TCS FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD ITEM. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED POTATOES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT THE SERVER AREA LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD HOLDING: MILK AT 51.2F, CHOCOLATE MILK AT 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN SERVER AREA 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED TO STORE TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MULTI-USE BOWL USED AS A SCOOP IN SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS: COOKED POTATOES AT THE MAIN COOK LINE, CORNMEAL CONTAINER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, MARGARINE CONTAINER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE (SMALL GRILL/GRIDDLE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE (SMALL GRILL, LARGE GRIDDLE) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 162023PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW EGGS COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. - CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
MEASURED RAW EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. RAW EGGS MEASURED AT 59.8F IN PREP-LINE UNIT LOCATED BELOW EXPEDITE STATION. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $15.00 DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
DID NOT OBSERVE ANY EXPIRATION/DISCARD DATE LABELS ON PREPPARED BEEF, CHICKEN, AND MAC & CHEESE CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. FOODS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED IF THE FOOD IS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPRATURE OF 41F OR BELOW FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. THE MANAGER PROVIDED PROPER DATE LABELS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL COMMERCIALLY WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN SMALL COOLER COFFEE STATION. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOPS CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
CRATES USED AS ELEVATION FOR FOOD/DISHWARE STORAGE. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
DRAIN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN IN DISH AREA IS NOT PROVIDED. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER IN SANITIZER BASIN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.
OBSERVED ACCUMILATED DUST ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARDS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEE DRINKS FOUND ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF AND INSIDE WAIT STATION COOLER. OBSERVED BACKPACKS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE AREAS. AREAS DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS, TO EAT, DRINK, AND USE TOBACCO SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
CURRENT PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. ALL PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 312022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE BETWEEN 9AM AND 9:20AM. AT 9:20AM CERTIFIED MANAGER JANNELLY DURAN ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE WAS NOT TAGGED. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT LT DISH MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING PROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS IN 2 DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL AT THE STATED IMRPOPER TEMPERATURES: RIBEYE STEAKS AT 55.5F, BEEF AT 55.2F, HAM AT 57.2F, AND TURKEY AT 58.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VAULED AT APPROXIMATELY $180. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 2 DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS RIBEYE STEAKS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F. COOLER WAS NOT TAGGED.SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT COOLER IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED LOOSE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
MAR 102021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE (GRAY PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND PROTECTIVE LOCATION, AND NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FILTER ON WATER LINE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA, IN FRONT 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAR 32021FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A DRAIN PIPE FROM THE ESPRESSO MACHINE BEING DRAINED INTO THE BASIN OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE HANDWASHING SINK IS FOR HANDWASHING ONLY, AND THAT THE DRAIN PIPE NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE BASIN, AND ROUTED INTO AN ALTERNATE DRAIN (POSSIBLY FLOOR DRAIN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE (GRAY PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND PROTECTIVE LOCATION, AND NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FILTER ON WATER LINE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA, IN FRONT 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 292020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF FREEZER LOCATED EAST SIDE OF MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
OBSERVED HOSE FOR DRAINING EXCESS WATER OUT OF ESPRESSO MACHINE TOO SHORT TO REACH FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A HOSE THAT REACHES FLOOR DRAIN.
OBSERVED LOOSE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-CAULK IN ORDER TO ENSURE SECURE FIT WITH WALL.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
JUN 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE NOT HOLDING A FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ( EGGS, DELI, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
NO HAND WASH SOAP PROVIDED AT DISH WASHING AREA WHILE EMPLOYEES HANDLING SOILED AND CLEANED DISHES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
NO DISCLAIMER FOR ADVISORY FOOT NOTE(THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
BULK FOODS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR, FLOUR..) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND CELL PHONES STORED ON FOOD SHELVE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY.
PLATES AND UTENSILS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE AIR DRYING METHOD.
LOOSE WIRES NOTED ON FOOD STRAINER, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NOV 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
3-302.13- OBSERVED HOUSE MADE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE MADE WITH WHOLE RAW EGGS YOLKS AT COOK LINE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PASTEURIZED EGGS MUST BE SUBSTITUTED FOR RAW EGGS IN THE PREPARATION OF FOODS SUCH AS HOLLANDAISE, MAYONNAISE, CAESAR DRESSING, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PASTEURIZED EGGS AS A SUBSTITUTE IN WHENEVER PREPARING SAUCES THAT DO DON'T HAVE PASTEURIZED/HEAT PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5-205.15- OBSERVED DISH SPRAYER ARM, AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING AND REPAIRED WITH PLUMING WATER HOSE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL DISH SPRAYER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 152018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY . INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN -UP PROCEDURES OF BODY FLUIDS,( VOMITING, DIARRHEAL EVENTS).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION
3-304.14 OBSERVED USED DRY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES INSIDE REAAR PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MANITAIN ALL WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION .
6-201. OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM FLOORS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS/MAINTAIN.13
PA-100-03 NO ALLERGENS AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO VIOLATION
AUG 72018FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY . INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN -UP PROCEDURES OF BODY FLUIDS,( VOMITING, DIARRHEAL EVENTS).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES USE. HOT WATER HANDLE, (BROKEN) IN POOR REPAIR. HOT WATER CAN BE RETRIEVE TO CUT ON AND OFF ONY FROM UNDERNEATH HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO USE NEAREST HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C
OBSERVED APPROX 10-LBS OF POTATOES INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCF FOODS AT 135.F OR HIGHER. POTATOES AT COST APPROX $ 8.00 WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED USED DRY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES INSIDE REAAR PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MANITAIN ALL WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION .
OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEMPERATURE OF 103F. INSTRUCTED THAT THE REQUIRED HOT TEMPERATURE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IS 110F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C
OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COLD WATER HANDLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C
OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM FLOORS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS/MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGENS AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 102017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGEINIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING GLOVES TOUCHING DIRTY RAG. USING DIRTY RAG TO WIPE DOWN IN USE FOOD SERVICE KNIFE. OBSERVED SAME FOOD HANDLER USE DIRTY WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE COUNTER AND GLOVED HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD HADNLERS CHANGING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. POINTED OUT POOR HYGEINIC PRACTICES TO MANAGER. MANAGER INFOMRED ALL FOOD HADNLERS ON PROPER HYGEINE WHILE ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
OBSERVED TIN FOIL LINING GRILL. REMOVE TIN FOIL AND MAINTAIN GRILL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. TIN FOIL IS A HAZARD THAT CAN BREAK OFF INTO FOOD.
OBSERVED ELECTRICAL ROOM WITH CLUTTER ON FLOOR. CLEAN OUT ELECTRICAL ROOM AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL.
OBSERVED 10-15 DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PRIMARY COOKING AREA. WIPING LCOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE AND CAN NOT BE STORED ON COUNTERS.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →