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Woman's Athletic Club Of Chicago

626 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

134cited violations
7serious tier
22inspections
51tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
31949
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026220
20252212
2024160
2023150
2022240
2021180
2019181
20181171
2017180
20162101
20152121
20142140
2013171
2012130
2011140
2010150

Inspections

  1. Apr 7, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Mar 31, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      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.

  3. Mar 4, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FOLLING AREAS: CEILING OF PASTRY, AND WALL IN LOWER-LEVEL NEAR CAFE ENTERENCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FAUCET IN STAFF MENS LOCKER ROOM, HAND SINK IN 2ND FLOOR BAR LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM DRIPPING GREASE ON TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Feb 6, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      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.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FOLLING AREAS: CEILING OF PASTRY, AND WALL IN LOWER-LEVEL NEAR CAFE ENTERENCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FAUCET IN STAFF MENS LOCKER ROOM, HAND SINK IN 2ND FLOOR BAR LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM DRIPPING GREASE ON TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Feb 27, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      No Certified food service manager on site while preparing and serving TCS foods (chicken, eggs...).Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      Food handler at swimming pool café note wearing a hair restraints, instructed to wear.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      Missing a splash guard between hand sink and food storage shelf at main cook line, instructed to install.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Heavy dust build-up noted on large vent fan on west wall of kitchen, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Cracks and crevices noted on wall covering next to 3-comp sink, instructed to seal and maintain.

  6. Apr 12, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      No hand wash sink provided at the 2nd floor Bar, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      Keeping knives and large spoons in-use in stagnate water. Instructed to keep utensils according to health code.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      Using disposable spoons in food production at main kitchen. instructed to use proper utensils.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Missing a light shield in kitchen ceiling light fixture. instructed to provide.

  7. Apr 8, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Mar 30, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Meat slicer not clean behind blade at salad station. instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      refer to violation #60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      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.

  9. Apr 7, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE LOWER INTERIOR OF THE FRYER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE VENTILATION PIPE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL MANAGERS.

  10. Sep 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HOLD A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. ( NO CITATION )

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING SIPPING TEA FROM AN OPEN CUP WHILE PREPARING SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO ALLOW.

    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      WHITE POWDER FOOD CONTAINER AND SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      CAFE AT LOWER LEVEL FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CHIPPED WALL AND EXPOSED INSULATION NOTED NEXT TO CLEAN POTS AND PANS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SURFACE.

  11. Aug 29, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      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.

    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  12. May 12, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD CONTAINER WITH WHITE POWDER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT DUST COLLECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INTERIOR OF DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN AT BOTTOM SHELF, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING A SHIELD IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NO HAND WASH SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      A FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

  13. Aug 15, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED FROST BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ICEICLES HANGING FROM THE CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYER AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Aug 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      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

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED FROST BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ICEICLES HANGING FROM THE CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Sep 21, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT EACH MOP SINK FAUCET ON THE 7TH FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN 4TH AND 7TH FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

  16. Sep 11, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      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

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT EACH MOP SINK FAUCET ON THE 7TH FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN 4TH AND 7TH FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

  17. Jul 17, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED BLOWN AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING BASIN PLUMBING AND THE BAKERY 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  18. Jul 8, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CENTER COMPARTMENT NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED BLOWN AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING BASIN PLUMBING AND THE BAKERY 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

  19. Aug 26, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      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.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      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.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE NEAR THE PREP TABLES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING ABOVE THE SOUP KETTLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      NO END CAPS PROVIDED FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE SALAD PREP LINE. MUST INSTALL FOR AT ALL LIGHT FIXTURES WHERE NEEDED.

  20. Sep 28, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENT AND PIPES AT THE WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AT THE 4TH FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  21. Nov 15, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      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.

  22. Dec 8, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. 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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING COVERS. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT 3RD FLOOR PREP/DISHMACHINE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      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.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.