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PRIME BAR

155 N WACKER DR · Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant

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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
2472897

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIME BAR · 155 N WACKER DR

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
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300818

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIME BAR · 155 N WACKER DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY HAND SINK IN REAR COOK-LINE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAND DRYING PROVISION (NO PAPER TOWELS). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND DRYING PROVISION ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIME AT ALL HAND SINKS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN REAR COOK-LINE PREP AREA HAND SINK WHILE PREPPING FOOD. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FACILITY AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS IN REAR (COOK-LINE) PREP AREA. FISH (SPICY TUNA) BEEF, SLICE VEGETABLE, SOFT CHEESE ETC AT 46-53 DEGREES F INSIDE TWO DRAWER PREP COOLER. LARGE DEEP 20 LBS CONTAINERS OF BEANS AND SOUP AT 52 DEGREES F IN WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF COLD FOOD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS, FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPX $300 70LBS

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,CHICKEN,FISH,BEANS, SHRIMP, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AND REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. 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 AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR 2 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER COLD HOLDING AT 55 DEGREES F IN REAR (COOK-LINE) PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, SALT, AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176321

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIME BAR · 155 N WACKER DR

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER. MUST USED ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW-CDI. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL TAG REMOVED FROM CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER. APPROX 5-LBS OF CALAMARI AT 51.0F, 10LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 52.0F, 3-LBS RAW EGGS AT 50.0F, 4-LBS OF FISK AT 50.0F . MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOOD AT COST APPROX $175.00, CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078227

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIME BAR · 155 N WACKER DR

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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN SALAD, CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSE AS A SHELF LINING ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE SHELVES AND ALL FOOD CONTACT AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES HAVE TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND A PUDDLE OF STANDING WATER INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. 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 EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND STANDING WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. 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 GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED WALLS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE PIPE ATTACHED TO THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT/CLUTTER (HOT HOLDING UNITS) BEING STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATE OR ELIMINATE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071876

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIME BAR · 155 N WACKER DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53F DURING INSPECTION. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, HUMMUS, ETC.) WERE INSIDE OF SAID PREP COOLER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. THE SAID PREP COOLER UNIT WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND MAINTAIN 40F AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 20LBS OF CHOPPED GREENS AT 53F, 2LBS OF HUMMUS AT 51.6F, 5LBS OF COLESLAW AT 51F, 2LBS OF CHEESE AT 53F, 5LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 56F, AND 5LBS OF BOILED EGGS AT 58.5F. ALL SAID FOODS VALUE AT $500. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GRABBING READY TO EAT TOMATOES WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED AND TO ALWAYS WEAR CLEAN FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS OR USE SPOONS OR TONGS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PUTTING ON FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON THE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B).

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW EGGS BEING STORED NEXT TO READY TO EAT CHOPPED ROMAINE LETTUCE (USED FOR SALAD) LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ITEMS DID NOT HAVE COVERS NOR BARRIER SEPARATING READY TO EAT FOODS FROM RAW FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE READY TO EAT FOODS AND RAW FOOD SEPARATELY TO PREVENT CONTANMINATION. OBSERVED FLY GLUE TRAPS BEING STORED ABOVE OPEN FOOD (SOUP AND SALAD TOPPINGS) LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE FLY TRAPS OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN SALAD, CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSE AS A SHELF LINING ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE SHELVES AND ALL FOOD CONTACT AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES HAVE TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND A PUDDLE OF STANDING WATER INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. 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 EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND STANDING WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. 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 GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED WALLS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE PIPE ATTACHED TO THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT/CLUTTER (HOT HOLDING UNITS) BEING STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATE OR ELIMINATE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751701

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIME BAR · 155 N WACKER DR

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: FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF COOKED PASTA INSIDE PREP COOLERS AT 45.F,46.9, AND 49.1F.MUST MAINTAINED COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPROX 8LBS OF PASTA WAS DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $15.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE at 0 ppm.MUST REPAIR. MUST BE AT LEAST 50PPM.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL DISH MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030 LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND IS NOW SANITIZING AT 100PPM.-TAG REMOVED PREMISE MAY NOW USE MACHINE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN BEER/LIQUOR COOLERS BEHIND BAR NOT CLEAN OF DRIED LIQUIDS,DEBRIS AT BOTTOM OF COOLERS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: THE NEW EMPLOYEES IDPH FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT INSPECTION

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588263

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIME BAR · 155 N WACKER DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHER AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INS TRUCED TO REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT U-JOINT PIPPING UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447586

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIME BAR · 155 N WACKER DR

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: REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON DEEP FRYER DOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN MAIN KITCHEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BOX SODA RACK IN REAR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL NEXT TO FRYER FREEZER IN PREPARATION AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS OR BURNT OUT BULBS AT CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA AT REAR.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447261

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIME BAR · 155 N WACKER DR

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH FOOD HANDLER HAVING OPEN DRINK ON FOOD PREP TABLE WHILE PREPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED NO HAND TO MOUTH CONTACT AROUND FOOD OR IN PREP AREA. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-010(A).

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447239

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIME BAR · 155 N WACKER DR

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND PREMISES NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS. DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0 PPM AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3COMP SINK AND CONTACT SERVICE PROVIDER FOR DISH MACHINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ELECTRIC CLOSET AND FLOOR AT REAR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS UNDER SHELVING/RACKS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT 2COMP FAUCET AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

Recent InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324584

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIME BAR · 155 N WACKER DR

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND PREMISES NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS. DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0PPM AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324580

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIME BAR · 155 N WACKER DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60606

260 of 333 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1999183.

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