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TRADITION

160 N FRANKLIN ST · Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TRADITION on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609002

Location recorded for this inspection · TRADITION · 160 N FRANKLIN ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591805

Location recorded for this inspection · TRADITION · 160 N FRANKLIN ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken , beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Low Temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on CL test strips, instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration levels at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraints. Instructed to wear.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Broken floor tiles noted at dish washing area, instructed to replace.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569528

Location recorded for this inspection · TRADITION · 160 N FRANKLIN ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT WHILE STORED, MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND COLD WATER HANDLE OF KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, AND MAINTENANCE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND TWO LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/9/19, REPORT #2315632: #58: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568706

Location recorded for this inspection · TRADITION · 160 N FRANKLIN ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2473030

Location recorded for this inspection · TRADITION · 160 N FRANKLIN ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315632

Location recorded for this inspection · TRADITION · 160 N FRANKLIN ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY COOK TO ORDER FOOD AND SOMETIMES SERVES FOOD UNDERCOOKED. NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315247

Location recorded for this inspection · TRADITION · 160 N FRANKLIN ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THAT HAND SINK ARE NOT PROPERLY MARKED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER MARKING FOR ALL EXPOSED AND WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY COOK TO ORDER FOOD AND SOMETIMES SERVES FOOD UNDERCOOKED. NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES ,LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2167163

Location recorded for this inspection · TRADITION · 160 N FRANKLIN 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: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY AT HANDLES AND FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED GLASSES STORED ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064898

Location recorded for this inspection · TRADITION · 160 N FRANKLIN ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH/BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER AND BY THE PANEL. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON THE FAN LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOOR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED MINOR GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937946

Location recorded for this inspection · TRADITION · 160 N FRANKLIN ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937361

Location recorded for this inspection · TRADITION · 160 N FRANKLIN ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 23 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS AND ON TOP OF UNSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.ALSO 3 LIVE INSECTS ON FLOOR BEHIND BEER WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,6-RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL AT NEAR BASEMENT DOOR OF COMMON AREA. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST CONTROL SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON ALL POT/PANS,FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENT(PLATES,POTS,ETC) STORED IN BASEMENT .MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LOWER WALLS BEHIND, DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO OPENING,(HOLES) THRU-OUT PREP,STORAGE AREA,AND DISH ROOM AT UPPER WALL LEDGE,CEILING,LOWER,UPPER WALLS.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THRU-OUT FOOD EQUIPMENT PAN STORAGE ROOM.MUST REPAIR.BLACK LINE COVERING ON WATER LINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. LOCATED UNDER COUNTER AT BAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAIN OF LITTER, UNCLEAN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS,NOT BEING USED. MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING FOR BUSINESS AND ORGANIZE REMAINING STORAGE.ALSO CLEANING SUPPLIES AND MOPS,DUST PAN,BROOMS STORED IN ELECTRICAL ROOM IN DINING ROOM BAR AREA.MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1584124

Location recorded for this inspection · TRADITION · 160 N FRANKLIN ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1678249.

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