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MAIN KITCHEN/ EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA

160 E PEARSON ST · Chicago, IL 60611

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MAIN KITCHEN/ EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631693

Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN KITCHEN/ EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA · 160 E PEARSON ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: PLASTIC TUBES INSIDE ICE MACHINES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN/REPLACE ICE MACHINES PLASIC TUBES.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME PREP COOLERS DOOR AND WALK IN COOLERS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKETS.

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631312

Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN KITCHEN/ EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA · 160 E PEARSON ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: PLASTIC TUBES INSIDE ICE MACHINES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN/REPLACE ICE MACHINES PLASIC TUBES.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME PREP COOLERS DOOR AND WALK IN COOLERS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKETS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE IRREVERSABLE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE IRREVERSABLE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT WATER CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM CEILING AT MAIN DISHWASH ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611214

Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN KITCHEN/ EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA · 160 E PEARSON ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE AREAS: POT AND PAN DISH ROOM AND MAIN KITCHEN, DISH AREAWHERE CONVEYER DISH MACHINE AREA, PASTRY, BAKERY REAR PREP, DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. NOTED RUSTY CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE MAIN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINLESS STEEL WALL IN POT & PAN DISH ROOM BENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610373

Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN KITCHEN/ EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA · 160 E PEARSON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT HANDSINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM (78.3F), INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. MANTENANCE ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINK ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. TECHNICAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. STEAK, RAW OYSTERS, RAW TUNA, SALMON ETC.). (REFER TO ONLINE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: FOUND NO RECORDS OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR APPROVED HACCP ROP. FOUND HAACP LOGS NOT BEING UTILIZED FOR ALL VACUUM SEALED FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE. ALL VACUUM-SEALED FOOD ITEMS MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $90.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 1 COMP SINK IN BANQUET LEAKING FROM PIPES, ALSO NOTED FAUCETCOLD WATER LEVER STRIPPED INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED STAFF TOILET ROOM NEAR DISH NOT FLUSHING TOILET IN WOMENS AND URINALS IN MENS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE AREAS: POT AND PAN DISH ROOM AND MAIN KITCHEN, DISH AREAWHERE CONVEYER DISH MACHINE AREA, PASTRY, BAKERY REAR PREP, DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE MAIN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINLESS STEEL WALL IN POT & PAN DISH ROOM BENT INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593322

Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN KITCHEN/ EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA · 160 E PEARSON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food Bulk food ( sugar, salt..) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoops at main ice makers are tethered with a chain, instructed to keep all multi-use utensils free from any tethering for better washing.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry and maintain.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Cold food station walk-in cooler missing insulation around cooling lines, Instructed to install.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590943

Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN KITCHEN/ EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA · 160 E PEARSON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: Not conforming to an approved HACCP plan, found fresh fish that was vacuum packaged in-house and held in walk-in cooler, Instructed not to vacuum package fresh fish and follow the approved HACCP plan guidelines. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 31

    WATER & ICE FROM APPROVED SOURCE

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food ( sugar, salt..) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoops at main ice makers are tethered with a chain, instructed to keep all multi-use utensils free from any tethering for better washing.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry and maintain.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Cold food station walk-in cooler missing insulation around cooling lines, Instructed to install.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575764

Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN KITCHEN/ EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA · 160 E PEARSON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A WALK IN COOLER AND IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT; OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LBS OF COOKED SOUP AT 51F, ABOUT 30 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 56F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 48F AND ABOUT 6 LBS OF CHOPPED VEGETABLES AT 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT A ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A WALK IN COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID WALK IN COOLER WAS MAINTAINING 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED DINING ROOM TABLES BEING PRESET AND TABLEWARE NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET THE DINING ROOM TABLES OR SET THE TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR PROTECT ALL TABLEWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING AND PROVIDING PROTECTION FOR THE FORKS SPOONS AND KNIVES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS AND OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER A 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: 7-38-060 OBSERVED A KIDS MENU OFFERED WITH A BEVERAGE WITHOUT HEALTHY BEVERAGE OPTION FOR KIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTHY BEVERAGE OPTIONS SUCH AS 100% FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE WITHOUT ADDED NATURAL OR ARTIFICAL SWEETENERS, 1% MILK NOT EXCEEDING 130 CALORIES OR SPARKLING WATERS WITHOUT ADDED NATURAL OR ARTIFICAL SWEETENERS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554846

Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN KITCHEN/ EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA · 160 E PEARSON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Observed a buffet type of food service with no food guards, all ready-to-eat food trays were exposed to customers contamination for the self service food trays. instructed manager to discontinue this kind of open food set up and provide proper food protection. Priority violation 7-38-005.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handlers not wearing hair restrain. instructed to wear.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Missing Grout and deep grooves between kitchen tiles in cold food prep kitchen. instructed to re-grout and maintain to prevent food trapping.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in several walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522713

Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN KITCHEN/ EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA · 160 E PEARSON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO DATA PLATES ON BOTH HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINES LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATES AFFIXED TO THE MACHINES BY THE MANUFACTUER THAT INDICATE THE MACHINES' DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE PASTRY SHOP KITCHEN AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: HEAVY ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE EMPLOYEE CAFE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND NO LIGHTING IN LOWER LEVEL MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522497

Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN KITCHEN/ EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA · 160 E PEARSON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOKED SAUSAGES WERE AT 113F; INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT-HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE SERVICE COOLER. OBSERVED TURKEY BACON AT 58.2F, SAUSAGE AT 52.3F, HAM AT 51.3F, EGGS AT 48.2F, AND WHIPPED CREAM AT 63.2F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005. REFER TO VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROVIDING RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND PROVIDING AN ADEQUATE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO DATA PLATES ON BOTH HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINES LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATES AFFIXED TO THE MACHINES BY THE MANUFACTUER THAT INDICATE THE MACHINES' DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE PASTRY SHOP KITCHEN AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: HEAVY ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE EMPLOYEE CAFE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND NO LIGHTING IN LOWER LEVEL MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359653

Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN KITCHEN/ EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA · 160 E PEARSON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN DRAWER COOLER AT MAIN COOK LINE. 5 LBS OF RAW FISH 62.2F, 3 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 62.3, 3 LBS OR RAW SHRIMP AT 61.0F, 1LBS OF SLICED HAM AT 60.4F, AND 2 LBS OF OF COOKED CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE AT 60.4F. FOODS STORED IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL TCS FOODS STORED AT 40F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $70.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND DRAWER COOLER AT MAIN COOK LINE AT 62.5F WHERE PERISHABLE ARE STORED, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COOLER IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: CLEAN UTENSILS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, USING CARD BOARD TYPE SURFACE AS SHELF FOR CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AND USE PROPER RACK TO ALLOW AIR CIRCULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT SELF SERVICE HOT AND COLD FOOD BUFFET AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NOTED 2 LINES FOR CONDENSATION DRAINING IN PASTRY HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUT TO FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEEP GROOVES NOTED BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES AT MAIN COOK LINE, PEEING PAINT AT CEILING AND WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2269105

Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN KITCHEN/ EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA · 160 E PEARSON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Violation Codes:5-204.11. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASH ROOMS ON THE 11TH FLOOR AND THE 12TH FLOOR. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE DINING SERVING LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.12. OBSERVED DRY FOOD GOODS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER LINES IN THE BR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE FROM AREA OR PROVIDE AN INTERCEPTOR BETWEEN THE WATER LINES AND THE DRY GOODS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15. OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK IN FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE LARGE SOAK TUB BY THE 3 COMP SINK DISH WASH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60611

511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1823689.

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