Pershing Center

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Inspections

1. Aug 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR DISPLAY COOLERS CONTAINING DELI SANDWICHES, FRESH CHICKEN AND SMOKED MEAT.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED REAR STORAGE WAREHOUSE, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS WITH ACCUMULATED TRASH AND MISCELLANUES ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SPOTS ON WALK IN COOLER WALLS . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID SURFACES.

2. Dec 16, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

3. Dec 13, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RAW CHICKEN,SAUSAGE,BAGGING ICE).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS AND REAR PREP AREA AT 66.4F-86.9F.MUST HAVE AT 100.0F. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSEREVD EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON RAILINGS OF FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE ON OR AFTER 12/13/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRSI BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVERS,POP SLEEVES IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA,PREP/DISH WASHING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS,UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES,THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,ELECTRICAL ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

4. Oct 14, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     CUTTING BOARDS NEED CLEANING AT MEAT CUTTING AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.

5. Dec 14, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     NOTED SHELVING IN THE DISPLAY COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE THE STORAGE CADINETS UNDER DRINK DISPLAY COUNTER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING,ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST ORGANIZE BY ELEVATION 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

6. Nov 6, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER CABINETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

7. Nov 22, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST USE PRE-WRAPPED SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS AT COOLER CUSTOMER AREA.MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Minor

     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.MUST COMPLETE SEALING ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN CEILINGS.

8. Nov 14, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

     When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.FACILITIES PREP HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED/IN POOR REPAIR UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.OBSERVED SPOONS,FORKS IN OPEN CONTAINER/INVERTED.MUST USE PRE-WRAPPED SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS IN COOLER AT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA,OR MUST DISPLAY IN COVERED CONTAINER.

   • Not serious Minor

     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.OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUNG PIPES.MUST SEAL.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     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.STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA TOO CLUTTERED WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND REAR STORAGE SUPPLY ROOM.MUST ORGANIZE BOTH AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.