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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439501
Location recorded for this inspection · FOX & OBEL · 401 E ILLINOIS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353729
Location recorded for this inspection · FOX & OBEL · 401 E ILLINOIS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1139050
Location recorded for this inspection · FOX & OBEL · 401 E ILLINOIS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ACTIVITY STILL EXISTING, FOUND 12 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING AND NESTING AT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA WALLS, OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FOUND IN SAME AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. CLEAN DUST FROM WIRES AND CABLES ABOVE THE PREP LINE COOLERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEVERAL AREAS OF KITCHEN FLOORS STILL NOT GROUTED, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRESH WATER LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO REPALCE THE GASKET AT THE GREASE TRAP IN SAME AREA.
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353660
Location recorded for this inspection · FOX & OBEL · 401 E ILLINOIS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1353509 ON 7/5/13 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN. OVER 200 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALL OF THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALL AND FLOOR OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ALONG THE PREP LINE. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE BAKERY PREP COOLER. OBSERVED A MISSING DOOR FOR THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE IN THE RETAIL AREA. MUST REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. CLEAN DUST FROM WIRES AND CABLES ABOVE THE PREP LINE COOLERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASH AREA, PREP LINE, MOP SINK AND BAKERY AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE. ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLERS. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. REPLACE BADLY STAINED CEILING TILES AROUND THE BAKERY OVEN. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE BAKERY FREEZER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT CUTTING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE WITHOUT A HACCP PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. REPAIR THE LEFT HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353509
Location recorded for this inspection · FOX & OBEL · 401 E ILLINOIS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
1
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS STORED WITH THE OYSTERS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT IS SOLD, AND THEN KEEP THEM FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN SOLD. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 1# OF OYSTERS WORTH $10. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B-2
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED LINE PREP COOLERS AT 58.0F AND 58.2F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE AND EGGS WERE STORED IN THE COOLERS. BOTH UNITS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE PREP LINE COOLERS: HAMBURGERS AT 52.3F, EGGS AT 46.2-51.9F, SAUSAGE AT 58.6F, CHORIZO AT 52.5F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 59.1F, SEAFOOD SALAD SANDWICH AT 53.7F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE DELI DISPLAY COOLERS: CHICKEN BREAST AT 50.3F, LASAGNA AT 49.4F, CHOPPED LIVER AT 44.9F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 44.4F, PULLED PORK AT 50.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 100# OF FOOD WORTH $1200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT 2 OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AT THE END OF THE PREP LINE NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AND IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH SINKS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN. OVER 200 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, ONE COCKROACH WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALL OF THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISREPAIR IN THE CAFE PREP AREA. NO HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT THE HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDSINK. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED UPON MY RETURN ON 7/8/13. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ALONG THE PREP LINE. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE BAKERY PREP COOLER. OBSERVED A MISSING DOOR FOR THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE IN THE RETAIL AREA. MUST REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. CLEAN DUST FROM WIRES AND CABLES ABOVE THE PREP LINE COOLERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASH AREA, PREP LINE AND MOP SINK. REPLACE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN OF THE MOP SINK. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE. ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLERS. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. REPLACE BADLY STAINED CEILING TILES AROUND THE BAKERY OVEN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE BAKERY FREEZER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT CUTTING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE WITHOUT A HACCP PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138615
Location recorded for this inspection · FOX & OBEL · 401 E ILLINOIS 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: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIOTION.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIOTION.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIOTION.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIOTION.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138593
Location recorded for this inspection · FOX & OBEL · 401 E ILLINOIS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND FRESH ORANGE JUICE BEING BOTTLED ON SITE BY A LARGE JUICER WHERE THE OPERATION IS PERFORMED IN THE CUSTOMERS SHOPPING AREA. NO APPROVAL FROM CDPH. MUST CEASE JUICING OPERATION, MACHINE IS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH TO OBTAIN DEPARMENT APPROVAL BEFORE RESUMING OPERATION. FACILITY WAS INFORMED IN PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON THIS VIOLATION.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS, FOUND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES IN COFFEE STATION AND RESTAURANT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, TENS OF DEAD ONES FOUND IN SAME AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVIRTY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND EXPOSED FOAM INSULATION AT COVERS AND MISSING AND RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS FOR DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACE AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, SLIME AND DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLERS ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138277
Location recorded for this inspection · FOX & OBEL · 401 E ILLINOIS 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: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138267
Location recorded for this inspection · FOX & OBEL · 401 E ILLINOIS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND A LARGE PREP COOLER AT 51.4F AIR TEMPERATURE, WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER, COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE: 20 LBS OF CREAM BASED SOUP, 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, 4LBS OF DELI MEAT, 3LBS OF SEAFOOD SALAD. ITEMS TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 61.2F-48.3F STORED IN SAID PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COOL AND HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER TEMPS. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT:$300.
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. BROKEN TWO HAND SINKS IN BAKERY AND MAIN PREP LINE, INSTRUCTD MGR TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: ALL PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #666351 DATED 2-6-12 WERE NOT FIXED. VIOL # (31) MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS, USING DISPOSABLE CUPS AS A SCOOP. (32) WALK-IN AND PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR,(33), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SHELVES NOT CLEAN, (34) FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREAS. (35) MUST INSTALL A DURABLE SURFACE ON WALL BEHIND CLEAN POT SHELVES TO PREVENT PAIT SHIPPING, (36) INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, (40) MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEVERAL CRACKED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS, EXOPSED INSULATION FOR PREP COOLER COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSEVERAL DISPLAY COOLERS AT DELI, BAKERY AND KITCHEN CILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES AT CAFE ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
666351
Location recorded for this inspection · FOX & OBEL · 401 E ILLINOIS 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: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. PAPER CUPS ARE USED AS BULK FOOD SCOOPS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS. NO LABELES ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY FOOD AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WALK-IN AND PREP COOLER DOORS RUBBER GASKETS IN ALL STATIONS ARE BROKEN AND DETERIORATED, MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN ONES AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVES IN DELI STATIONS AT LOWER LEVEL OF DISPLAY COOLER AND UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES, SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS IN ALL PREP STATIONS, EXTERIOR SURCFACES OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF DELI MEAT SCALE AND SLICER, FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES AT DELI SECTION WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER PREP COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANDN MAINTATIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE SHELVES ARE CHIPPED AND DAMAGED, INSTRCTED TO PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BURNT LIGHT BULB IN BUTCHER WALK-IN COOLER AND HEAVY DUST-BUILD UP ABOVE MEAT GRINDER COOLER VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTEDT O INSTALL.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
569787
Location recorded for this inspection · FOX & OBEL · 401 E ILLINOIS 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: WALK-IN & SMALL COOLER (COOK'S LINE) DOOR GASKETS ARE IN RIPPED-MUST REPLACE. ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST ALSO BE REPLACED, INCLUDING THE EXPOSED INSULATION ON INNER PANEL OF COOLER DOORS (COOK'S LINE) All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT THE COFFEE STATION (FACING ILLINOIS ST. & AT THE COOK'S LINE (TO THE RIGHT OF THE OVENS), MUST BE FIXED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUSTY CEILING TILES AROUND VENTS IN BAKERY ROOM/BAKING AREA, PACKAGING AREA (FOR ORDERS) & IN DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL SODA/MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
569679
Location recorded for this inspection · FOX & OBEL · 401 E ILLINOIS 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: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED; EXPOSED INSULATION ON INNER PANEL OF COOLER DOORS (COOK'S LINE) & WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUSTY CEILING TILES AROUND VENTS AT DISHROOM, BAKERY ROOM & PACKAGING ORDER ROOMS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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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