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DELMONICO

111 W WASHINGTON ST · Chicago, IL 60602

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635308

Location recorded for this inspection · DELMONICO · 111 W WASHINGTON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,PASTA,SOUP,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, PANS, SHAKERS,ETC) WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS AND WORK ATTIRE FOR EMPLOYEES.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES/PREP TABLES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO AIR DRY DISHES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES,GRILL TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION,PIPES AND CORDS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES BEING USED FOR INSIDE TRASH MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS FOR TRASH DISPOSAL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORTILES NEAR ICE MACHINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER,FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623740

Location recorded for this inspection · DELMONICO · 111 W WASHINGTON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623341

Location recorded for this inspection · DELMONICO · 111 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND MIDDLE PREP AREAS AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTING THEM TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK & BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: OBSERVED NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, IN COLD HOLDING UNITS, ON SHELVES IN PREP AREAS, AND STORAGE AREAS AND IN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: OBSERVED BURNED AREA ON WHITE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP AREA ACROSS FROM MIDDLE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE SAID WHITE CUTTING BOARD SO THAT IT SHALL BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPING BUILUP ON AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL IN FRONT COOKLINE AND IN BETWEEN FLAT TOP GRILL AND FRYER IN FRONT COOKLINE. OBSERVED GREASE AND BLACK BUILDUP ON STOVE IN MIDDLE AND REAR COOKLINES AND WOK STATION IN MIDDLE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILDUP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT, MIDDLE AND REAR COOKLINES AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOIL ACCUMULATIONS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. NO WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING MOP SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MOP SINK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ON SHELVES AND IN INTERIOR OF CABIENETS IN REAR PREP, MIDDLE PREP, FRONT PREP, EMPLOYEE CHANGING/BREAK ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS NEXT TO WOK STATION IN MIDDLE AND IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GRAY BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP IN REAR OF FACILITY. OBSERVED SOILED WALLS IN UTILITY ROOM AND STAINED CEILING THROUGHOUT MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAINT IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER IN REAR BY BACK EXIT AND UNUSED WHITE FREEZER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT UNECESSARY TO OPERATION OF FACILITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED GROUT MISSING IN BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS(FRONT, MIDDLE, AND REAR), STORAGE ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK, DISHWASHING AREA, HALLWAYS AND WALK IN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR OF FACILITY WERE COOKLINE AND WALK IN FREEZER ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH SOLID SHIELDS WHERE COOKLINE AND WALK IN FREEZER ARE LOCATED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11: OBSERVED MISSING OR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN ALL HOODS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN ALL HOODS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN BREAK ROOM AND NON WORKING LIGHT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN REAR WHERE WALK IN FREEZER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL DIM AND NON WORKING LIGHTS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREAS.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2623036 DATED 08/28/2025 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED FOUR LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON BOX IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/28/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. UPON REINSPECTION ON 9/5/2025 STILL OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM FRONT COOKLINE, OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHEN UPPER PANEL DOOR WAS OPENED AND OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH IN INTERIOR OF SMALL NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR IN BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO SERVICE FACILITY.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8/28/25 INSPECTION IS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY REPORT FROM 11/25/24 WAS POSTED IN THE DINING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623036

Location recorded for this inspection · DELMONICO · 111 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK AND BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.2-60.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HARD BOILED EGG(48.7F), SLICED TOMATOES(53.8F),CHICKEN SALAD(50.5F), TUNA SALAD(54.1F), PASTA SALAD(54.1F), CHEESE SLICES(57.9F), RAW EGG IN SHELL(55.3F), SLICED WATERMELON(50.5F), SALAD CONTAINING SLICED TOMATOES(57.6-60.4F), CANTOLOUPE AND HONEY DEW CHUNKS(50.9F), COTTAGE CHEESE(48.2F), POTATO SALAD(51.6F), CHEESE CUBES(51.4F), PEAS(51.1F) AND SALAD CONTAINING LETTUCE(49.6-53.2F) 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 $125 WEIGHING 20LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ON MENU THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT, WITH ONE TOP COLD HOLDING WELL AND PREP SURFACE, IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 59.4F.(NOTE: NON WORKING THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW AND AND INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COLD HOLDING UNIT THAT MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW IN FRONT PREP AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT, WITH ONE TOP COLD HOLDING WELL AND PREP SURFACE IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ON SHELVES AND IN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FOUR LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON BOX IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/28/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE KNIVES AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE STORED WITH HANDLES DOWN NEXT TO REGISTERS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE KNIVES AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE WITH THE HANDLES UP SO THAT UNWRAPPED KNIVES AND FORKS ARE NOT CONTAMINATED BY CONSUMERS OR EMPLOYEES. CORRECTED ON SITE UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE KNIVES AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE STORED WITH HANDLES UP BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMNE'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ON SHELVES AND IN INTERIOR OF CABIENETS IN REAR PREP, MIDDLE PREP, FRONT PREP, EMPLOYEE CHANGING/BREAK ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GROUT MISSING IN BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MSSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS(FRONT, MIDDLE, AND REAR), STORAGE ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK, DISHWASHING AREA, HALLWAYS AND WALK IN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING OR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN ALL HOODS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN ALL HOODS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607986

Location recorded for this inspection · DELMONICO · 111 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF WHITE DRY BUILD UP ON THE BLACK INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM THE SHELVING HOLDING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED RIGHT METERED HANDSINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595982

Location recorded for this inspection · DELMONICO · 111 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDSINK AT THE END OF COOK LINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL SUGAR, FLOUR, CORN MEAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY REUSING SINGLE SERVICE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF TWO DOOR FREEZER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE BAGS AND STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STYROFOAM TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE COOK LINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585393

Location recorded for this inspection · DELMONICO · 111 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Shelves at front cook line not clean, Food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Floors not clean behind cook line, dirt and grease build-up noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579289

Location recorded for this inspection · DELMONICO · 111 W WASHINGTON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578935

Location recorded for this inspection · DELMONICO · 111 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: The hand wash sink in the main prep kitchen was not draining properly, with very slow drainage. sink basin is tilted forward that causing water to pool in the sink basin. Instructed manager to repair and maintain hand washing facilities. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C).

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No paper towels provided at main prep area hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Found 8 live cockroaches behind hand wash sinks in Main prep area and along wall base behind Front cook line, Instructed manager to eliminate insects activity in affected areas, Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: No food handler certificate for cooks in kitchen. Instructed to obtain.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556101

Location recorded for this inspection · DELMONICO · 111 W WASHINGTON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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.

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD TORTILLA WITH BARE HANDS AT FOOD LINE WHEN HE WAS TAKING IT OFF THE GRILL. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS SITTING OUTSITE OF COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER: -EGGS 57.6F TO 65.4F, CHICKEN 55.5F TO 58.3F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FLOUR, SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULK CONTAINERS BY THE PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE IN MULTIPLE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOUR BURNT OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523670

Location recorded for this inspection · DELMONICO · 111 W WASHINGTON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523570

Location recorded for this inspection · DELMONICO · 111 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED ON THE COLD-HOLDING BUFFET LINE; TUNA SALAD AT 58.2 F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 57.5F, AND CUT TOMATOES AT 55.4 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41 F. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE IN MULTIPLE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2523259 CONDUCTED ON 7/27/21 NOT CORRECTED; OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. UPON REINSPECTION FOUND ABOUT 10 LIVE ROACHES IN THE SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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