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Forum 55

55 E MONROE ST · Chicago, IL 60603

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Forum 55 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631694

Location recorded for this inspection · Forum 55 · 55 E MONROE ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED BOXED FOODS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN SANDWICH SHOP PREP AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS, PIPES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP WALLS THROUGHTOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS VENTS AND CEILING ABOVE PREP AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT WALK PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN AND DISH MACHINE AREA.

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631280

Location recorded for this inspection · Forum 55 · 55 E MONROE ST

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER EATING IN FOOD PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO EAT IN A DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.(COS)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.MUST ADJUST HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION OF READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS OBSERVED POOLING LIQUID JUICE ON PLASTIC WRAP OF A PAN OF APPX. 2LBS COOKED BARLEY STORED UNDERNEATH THAWING HAMS ON ROLLING CART INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.APPX. 2LBS. $15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER NOR DISCLOSURE ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS IN BEST OF LOCAL KITCHEN (EGGS) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER OF ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AND UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN OVERFLOW STORAGE AREA,ALSO.APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH MACHINE AREA,COFFEE ,BURGERS & BURRITO, SANDWICH SHOP PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/17/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF INSIDE GARBAGE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXED FOODS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN SANDWICH SHOP PREP AREA.

  • 47

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

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED BOWLS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOR PLACE IN DISH MACHINE MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS, PIPES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP WALLS THROUGHTOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS VENTS AND CEILING ABOVE PREP AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT WALK PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN AND DISH MACHINE AREA.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619886

Location recorded for this inspection · Forum 55 · 55 E MONROE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.5-54.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HAM(48.4-54.5F), BACON(50.7F), HARD BOILED EGG CRUMBLES(51.1F), WATERMELON AND CANTALOUPE CHUNKS(50.1F), CHICKEN(50.9-51.1F), ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS(47.5F) ROASTED BEETS(49.8F), SHREDDED CHEESE(50.7-52.3F), TUNA(50.2F), COUSCOUS SALAD(47.8F), GARBANZO BEAN SALAD(48.6F), PASTA SALAD(52.2F), ROASTED SQUASH(50.0F), BEAN SALAD WITH SLICED TOMATOES(50.7F) AND KALE SALAD(47.7F) 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 $150 WEIGHING 30LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM BOTH DRAIN PIPES OF THE RINSE AND WASH COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH DRAIN PIPES OF RINSE AND WASH COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN BOTH DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN BOTH DISHWASHING AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TWO CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOMS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED AT AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593852

Location recorded for this inspection · Forum 55 · 55 E MONROE ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHTOUT MAIN KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA, IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORE IN THE BUCKETS IN THE REAR UTILITY CLOSET AND HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575236

Location recorded for this inspection · Forum 55 · 55 E MONROE ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Shelf under front cook line not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545720

Location recorded for this inspection · Forum 55 · 55 E MONROE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Found main prep kitchen hand sink not draining, instructed manager to keep all sinks in good working order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 BY the end of inspection plumber arrived and started working on drain.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELELD ( SUGAR, SALT... ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345330

Location recorded for this inspection · Forum 55 · 55 E MONROE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11: **PF** (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. OBSERVED RAW FISH ON MENU. SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOUND DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: **C** Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests FOUND 5-10 DEAD ROACHES LOCATED UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OF TACO JOINT/PRELUDE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. -

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 4-301.16: **C** Sink Used for Food Preparation FOUND NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN THE FOLLOWING FOOD PREPARATION AREAS: TACO JOINT/PRELUDE AND SWEET BABY RAY/FOOD WORKS. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE. SAID SINK IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. -

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.12: **C** Grease Trap FOUND GREASE TRAP LOCATED NEXT TO GREASE FILTER LEAKING GREASE. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP RUSTED THROUGHOUT FLOOR PORTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered FOUND UNCOVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. -

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.113(A): **C** Covering Receptacles (Inside) FOUND INDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES. -

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting FOUND BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN UTILITY CLOSET. FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB IN 2 ENTRY WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT. -

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2320942 6-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage)FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 - 12 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHINNG AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. - FACILITY WAS SERVICED BY THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. OBSERVED 4 ROACHES AT THIS TIME. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED DURING THE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320942

Location recorded for this inspection · Forum 55 · 55 E MONROE ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE RUNNING WATER OVER FROZEN SEAWEED CONTAINER IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRIENDS RAMEN FOOD PREPERATION AREA. FOUND SOILED WHISK IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN PRELUDE/TACO JOINT FOOD PREPERATION AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED RAW FISH ON MENU. SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOUND DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 - 12 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHINNG AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 5-10 DEAD ROACHES LOCATED UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OF TACO JOINT/PRELUDE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN THE FOLLOWING FOOD PREPARATION AREAS: TACO JOINT/PRELUDE AND SWEET BABY RAY/FOOD WORKS. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE. SAID SINK IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND RINSE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. PROFUSELY LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND GREASE TRAP LOCATED NEXT TO GREASE FILTER LEAKING GREASE. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP RUSTED THROUGHOUT FLOOR PORTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND UNCOVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND INDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN UTILITY CLOSET. FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB IN 2 ENTRY WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200734

Location recorded for this inspection · Forum 55 · 55 E MONROE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181572

Location recorded for this inspection · Forum 55 · 55 E MONROE ST

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED AT THE CUSTOMER SERVING COLD HOLDING STATION IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA; 6 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 58F-59F, 8 LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 54.7F, 15 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.6F-57.2F, 5 DOZEN BOILED EGGS AT 51.3F, 10 LBS OF FRUIT SALAD AT 54.0F, AND 10 LBS OF CHEESE AT 50.5F-52.9F, ALSO OBSERVED 5 LBS OF COOKED PORKED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 120.2F. PER CHEF ALL ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $402.50. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND ALL HOT HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE ROOM BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER LOCATED UNDER THE POTS AND PANS SHELVE ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING LOCATED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028485

Location recorded for this inspection · Forum 55 · 55 E MONROE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE EXHIBITION FOOD STATION TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKETS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND THE WHEELS OF THE FLAT TOP WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES CAUSING PONDING WATER AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN THE FLOORS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WATER LINE LEAKING BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASES, OBSERVED A TOP LOADING YOGURT MACHINE IN THE DINING ROOM WITHOUT A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE IT, LARGE PREPARATION/COOKING EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING, PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD WATER ABOVE THE YOGURT MACHINE, REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT THAT CANNOT BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS UNUSED COOKING AND SERVING EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF THE BACK STORAGE ROOM ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND STORE IT 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966651

Location recorded for this inspection · Forum 55 · 55 E MONROE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: splash guard at main kitchen prep sink not mounted properly. instructed to mount that it will stay in place.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60603

109 of 149 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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