Morton's Steakhouse

Year by year

Inspections

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

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2. Jan 18, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     LEFT METERED HANDSINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM DOESN'T RUN AT LEAST 15 SECS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST TIME FOR HANDSINK TO RUN AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK CALCIUM RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET NEAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

3. Aug 10, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     Large disposable trays stored facing up, instructed to invert to prevent dust collection.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     No irreversible thermometer nor heat strip on site for high temp dish machine. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

4. Jul 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

5. May 24, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Nov 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST ROD DRAIN IN HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON PREP COOLER, ON THE HOT FOOD LINE, DOOR OFF HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

7. Nov 6, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INCOMPLETE WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE COMPLETED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE TO INCLUDE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION LEVELS AND A LIST OF SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. (REFER TO REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN 2ND FLOOR COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE PUBLIC WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     OBSERVED SHELLFISH TAGS FROM SEPT. 2019 WITHOUT DATE WHEN LAST SHELLFISH (OYSTER) FROM CONTAINER IS WAS SOLD OR SERVED ON THE BACK OF THE PRESENTED TAG. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT RECORD KEEPING EFFORTS TO REFLECT MENTIONED DATE REQUIREMENTS ON EITHER THE TAG OR LABEL PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STORAGE RACK WHERE BAKED GOODS ARE STORED IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE) SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET DIRECTLY ABOVE LARGE KETTLE NEAR STOVETOP OVENS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK. OBSERVED FAR LEFT SENSOR HANDSINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

8. Mar 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     DAMAGED INSULATION IN WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN DAIRY COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

9. May 23, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED ONE OUT OF 3 SINKS LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

10. May 16, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED A BLACKISH BROWNISH SLIME INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER ON THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ONE OUT OF 3 SINKS LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

11. Jun 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, 1st floor, 2nd floor, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in 2nd floor kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust in kitchen prep areas, 1st floor, 2nd floor, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of ice machine on 1st floor not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment in 1st floor kitchen prep area had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Damaged/missing ceiling tiles in 2nd floor rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.

12. Oct 22, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

13. Oct 7, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INNER LIDS AT ICE MACHINE ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHENS TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST CLEAN SPLASH CURTAIN AND INTERIOR OF THE INNER PANEL ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE LOW TEMP GLASS MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR BAR TO REMOVE GRIME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR AND TIGHTEN EXTENSION ARM AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREATO PREVENT LEAKS.

14. Sep 21, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE IN A CLEAR VEIW FOR PROPER MONITORING.

15. Aug 3, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

16. Aug 13, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA.

    • 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. SOFT DRINKS GUN DISPENSER NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.