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MASTRO'S STEAKHOUSE

520 N DEARBORN ST · Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MASTRO'S STEAKHOUSE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638221

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTRO'S STEAKHOUSE · 520 N DEARBORN ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 1 TOILET IN UPSTAIRS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WILL NOT STOP RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1764011

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTRO'S STEAKHOUSE · 520 N DEARBORN 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: OBSERVED SOME DAMAGED REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGE COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR LITTERED THROUGHOUT PLATE STORAGE ROOM, FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AT DISHWASH AREA #1 ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT MEAT WALK IN COOLER, FLOOR TILES BY STEAMER. MUST REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND DISHMACHINES ALSO OBSERVED CONDENSATION BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINES. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT DISHMACHINE AREAS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763667

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTRO'S STEAKHOUSE · 520 N DEARBORN ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1559714 DATED ON 06/30/15 NOT CORRECTED, #38 ALL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME DAMAGED REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGE COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINES DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR LITTERED THROUGHOUT PLATE STORAGE ROOM, FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AT DISHWASH AREA #1 ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT MEAT WALK IN COOLER, FLOOR TILES BY STEAMER. MUST REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND DISHMACHINES ALSO OBSERVED CONDENSATION BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINES. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT DISHMACHINE AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT COVERS AT DISHWASH AREA #01 AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDWASH BOWL AT BUTCHERS PREP AREA DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING UNDER SPRAYER SINK AT DISHMACHINE AREA #2. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559714

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTRO'S STEAKHOUSE · 520 N DEARBORN 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: MUST INSTALL OR PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE THE TWO ICE MAKERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FIRST FLOOR BAR WITH WORN OUT GROUT. FLOOR TILES WITH STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. MUST RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM CLOSE TO THE SECOND FLOOR BAR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537339

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTRO'S STEAKHOUSE · 520 N DEARBORN 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: DESSERT PREP SINK CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SOLID LIGHT SHIELD BY THE REAR DISHWAHSHING AREA IST FLOOR,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BESIDE THE ICE MAKER 2ND FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE REAR WEST EXPO CLOSE TO THE DOOR, WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT. MAKE THE WALLS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD BY THE COOK LINE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1533142

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTRO'S STEAKHOUSE · 520 N DEARBORN ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501994

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTRO'S STEAKHOUSE · 520 N DEARBORN 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: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED ICE BIN AT THE SECOND FLOOR BAR WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION ESPECIALLY WHEN IN USE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED A PINKISH DISCOLORATION INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED USED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401724

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTRO'S STEAKHOUSE · 520 N DEARBORN 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: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401658

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTRO'S STEAKHOUSE · 520 N DEARBORN ST

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: NOTED EMPLOYEES WARING GLOVES AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, NOT CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS AND NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER CHANGING GLOVES: NOTED EMPLOYEES WIPING HANDS WITH WASH CLOTHS WITH GLOVES ON,WIPING HANDS ON THEIR PANTS WITH GLOVES ON, REMOVE TRASH CAN WITH GLOVES ON THEN PROCEEDED TO PREPARING FOOD AT THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HANDS HANDS AFTER CHANGING GLOVES OR TASKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-010

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE DISH WASHER USING HIGH TEMP EQUIPMENT AND IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 150F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL SANITIZING TEMPERATURE IS 180F AND ABOVE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ECO LAB COMPANY FOR REPAIRS. ECO LAB ARRIVED ON SITE BUT WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER DISH WASHER (HIGH TEMP) MAINTAINING PROPER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF 187F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401644

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTRO'S STEAKHOUSE · 520 N DEARBORN ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375620

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTRO'S STEAKHOUSE · 520 N DEARBORN ST

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: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABELA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS AND KITCHEN CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138725

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTRO'S STEAKHOUSE · 520 N DEARBORN 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: DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN FREEZER PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
453269

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTRO'S STEAKHOUSE · 520 N DEARBORN ST

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF GROUTING. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS AT 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST CLEAN CEILINGS WHERE DUST IS ACCUMULATING FROM AIR VENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60654

390 of 484 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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