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FEDERAL RESERVE CAFE

230 S LA SALLE ST · Chicago, IL 60604

Cafeteria

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for FEDERAL RESERVE CAFE on .

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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
2135854

Location recorded for this inspection · FEDERAL RESERVE CAFE · 230 S LA SALLE ST

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

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050153

Location recorded for this inspection · FEDERAL RESERVE CAFE · 230 S LA SALLE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND THE CAN OPENER ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE THE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER (#1) HAS FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE CEILING AND THE WALLS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION HAS FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049787

Location recorded for this inspection · FEDERAL RESERVE CAFE · 230 S LA SALLE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 55 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, 10 IN THE PIZZA PREPARATION AREA, 10 IN THE FRONT SALAD BAR AREA AND 10 IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA, ALL ALONG THE WALLS AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND THE CAN OPENER ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE THE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER (#1) HAS FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE CEILING AND THE WALLS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION HAS FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976291

Location recorded for this inspection · FEDERAL RESERVE CAFE · 230 S LA SALLE 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: SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS IN FOOD DISPLAY COOLER NOT DATED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT HOT FOOD LINE AND SALAD BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EFFECTIVE SNEEZE GUARD TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELF UNDER GRILL IN FRONT COOK LINE NOT CLEAN, TRASH, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOSE ATTACHED TO FAUCT IN DISH WASHING MACHINE ROOM WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. ALSO CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER LINES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: COOKES WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1683224

Location recorded for this inspection · FEDERAL RESERVE CAFE · 230 S LA SALLE 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: CAFTERIA FOOD CART INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM,PEELING.MUST REPAIR CART.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INTERIOR CEILING AND FAN GUARDS NOT CLEAN,(DUSTY) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: LARGE ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418807

Location recorded for this inspection · FEDERAL RESERVE CAFE · 230 S LA SALLE 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: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL TONGS AT THE HOTLINE STATION. FOUND ALL TONGS HANDING ON A STAINLESS STEEL BAR UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTY MILK STORAGE RACK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ENCRUSTED FRIED GRIME FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE FRYERS AND AT THE GRILL STATION THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE AND GRILL. ABOVE STATED ARE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE GRILL STATION TO REMOVE EXTENSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE GASKETS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE LID TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE ENCRUSTED MILK SPLASHES FROM THE MILK WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL FLOOR UNDER BOTH FRYERS AND THE GRILL STATION TO REMOVE GREASE SPILLS AND GRIME BUILD-UP.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED ACROSS THE 3-DR WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS LOCATED NEXT TO A PREP TABLE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS AT THE COFFEE AND PASTRY SERVING STATION ISLAND CLOSE TO THE CASHIER STATION. MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228446

Location recorded for this inspection · FEDERAL RESERVE CAFE · 230 S LA SALLE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS, WALK IN COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING CABINETS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS IN, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS IN NEED OF GROUT ALONG WALK IN AREAS. MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1292325

Location recorded for this inspection · FEDERAL RESERVE CAFE · 230 S LA SALLE 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 REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES AT THE DELI PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE GASKET AT THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND THE EXTERIOR SIDES TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114418

Location recorded for this inspection · FEDERAL RESERVE CAFE · 230 S LA SALLE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE KNIFE RACK IN THE GRILL AREA. THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE GRILL AREA. THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR MAIN PREP AREA AND THE CABINETS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT, FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS AND IN DISH MACHINE ROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST HANG MOPS UPRIGHT TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
114783

Location recorded for this inspection · FEDERAL RESERVE CAFE · 230 S LA SALLE 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COFFEE STATION REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED ALSO DELI WOOD CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EQIPMENT.

  • 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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/ACCUMULATION ON PREP AREA SHELVES, INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE TUBES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

  • 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 TILES IN POOR REPAIR BY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 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. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALL UNDER SERVICE COUNTER AT GRILL STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
311214

Location recorded for this inspection · FEDERAL RESERVE CAFE · 230 S LA SALLE 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found shelves not wiped down at dishwashing room.

  • 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. Found floors not swept at storage areas.

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