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EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT

224-226 S WABASH AVE · Chicago, IL 60604

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636116

Location recorded for this inspection · EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT · 224-226 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FLOUR AND BREADING OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING CEILING TILE ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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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
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626115

Location recorded for this inspection · EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT · 224-226 S WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

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

  • 10

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

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 41

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

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (TOUCH POINTS AREA, REACH IN COOLER, GRILL ETC.) WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592087

Location recorded for this inspection · EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT · 224-226 S WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN SOU, CHICKEN BREAST, CHICKEN WINGS, A VARIETY OF CHEESE ETC.) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 58F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER(NEXT TO HOT LINE) AND WALK IN COOLER (FAR RIGHT WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 90 LBS $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 54.5F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO HOT LINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2573403 CONDUCTED ON 3/29/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED. 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS PRESENT DOES NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573403

Location recorded for this inspection · EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT · 224-226 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A PINKISH SUBSTANCE IN ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS AND ONE OF THREE SODA GUN NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED ALUMINUM BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL UNDER THE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND PROVIDE A COVED SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS PRESENT DOES NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546728

Location recorded for this inspection · EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT · 224-226 S WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RIBS, SLICED BEEF, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. 45 LBS OF RIBS DISCARDED AT 20 LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS DISCARDED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH IT'S COMMON NAME: CORNMEAL, SUGAR, AND BEANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CEILING TILE PAINT PEELING OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS LOCATED AT SALAD STATION AND SANDWICH STATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. FOUND CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: . FOUND DINE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. SUCH WRITTEN RECORD SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST OF ANY CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE THIS ORDER. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. 2021-2.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO WRITTEN RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR TESTING STATUS PER OSHA STANDARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN RECORD UPON THE NEXT INSPECTION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528774

Location recorded for this inspection · EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT · 224-226 S WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF... ) INSTRUCTED TO OTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 8-38-012.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASH SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. MGR STATED THAT RESTAURANT HAS BEEN OPERATING FOR 40 YEARS WITHOUT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK NOT DRAINIG TOWRDS THE BASIN, POOLING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SODA GUNS HOLDERS AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359943

Location recorded for this inspection · EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT · 224-226 S WABASH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2316120

Location recorded for this inspection · EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT · 224-226 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ONION SOUP AND GRAVY AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54F - 50F STORED IN DEEP POTS LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $40 AT 10 GALLONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

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

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2268748: 3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. 4-203.13 OBSERVED FACILITY HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE GAUGE/ MEASURING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR, GAUGE DOES NOT MOVE NON FUNCTIONAL FOR WASH CYCLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268748

Location recorded for this inspection · EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT · 224-226 S WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, PASTA,CHICKEN, MEAT SAUCE, SOUP, ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (TOUCH POINTS AREA, REACH IN COOLER, GRILL ETC.) WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE GAUGE/ MEASURING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR, GAUGE DOES NOT MOVE NON FUNCTIONAL FOR WASH CYCLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ARTICLES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION IN REAR AND UPSTAIRS OF FACILITY NOT MAINTAIN WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST, ARTICLE STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REMOVE ITEMS AND STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144401

Location recorded for this inspection · EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT · 224-226 S WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCEN.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE UNITS ON 2ND FL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DRIED FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN. ALSO WALL PANEL IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN BY HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DIRTY MOP WATER AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT,DUST PANS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2051181

Location recorded for this inspection · EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT · 224-226 S WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: CORRECTED. ONE REACH IN COOLER WAS REPLACED AND THE OTHER WAS FIXED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND OPEN LARGE CANS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED ONCE CANS ARE OPEN MUST PUT ANY UNUSED PRODUCT IN A FOOD GRADEABLE BAG OR CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP AND MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVE, FREEZERS, CAN OPENERS, THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE GRILLS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE WALLS, VENTS, VENTILATION FILTERS AND CEILING ABOVE AND AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, ALL THE SINKS AND THE DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. THE UPPER WALLS BY THE VENTILATION HOOD HAS THICK GREASE THAT HAS DRIPPED DOWN AND STUCK TO THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST FIX THE LOOSE PANEL BEHIND THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND BOTH HAND WASHING SINK LEAKING UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES ARE NOT PROPERLY STORING THE WASH CLOTHS WHEN THEY ARE NOT USING THEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2051096

Location recorded for this inspection · EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT · 224-226 S WABASH AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND OPEN LARGE CANS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED ONCE CANS ARE OPEN MUST PUT ANY UNUSED PRODUCT IN A FOOD GRADEABLE BAG OR CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP AND MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVE, FREEZERS, CAN OPENERS, THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE GRILLS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE WALLS, VENTS, VENTILATION FILTERS AND CEILING ABOVE AND AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, ALL THE SINKS AND THE DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. THE UPPER WALLS BY THE VENTILATION HOOD HAS THICK GREASE THAT HAS DRIPPED DOWN AND STUCK TO THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST FIX THE LOOSE PANEL BEHIND THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND BOTH HAND WASHING SINK LEAKING UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES ARE NOT PROPERLY STORING THE WASH CLOTHS WHEN THEY ARE NOT USING THEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60604

82 of 93 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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