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MSC

172 W ADAMS ST · Chicago, IL 60603

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for MSC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613243

Location recorded for this inspection · MSC · 172 W ADAMS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, CHICKEN, POTATOES, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPE CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES AT THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1547027

Location recorded for this inspection · MSC · 172 W ADAMS ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546726

Location recorded for this inspection · MSC · 172 W ADAMS 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: OBSERVED 13-15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA NEXT TO THE 1 DOOR COOLER AND BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE AND/OR ELIMINATE THE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND MISSING CONDENSER COVERS ON PREP COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURES BEHIND THE BASEMENT COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE COOKLINE WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE BASEMENT COOKLINE HOOD AND INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493839

Location recorded for this inspection · MSC · 172 W ADAMS ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS FOR PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 33

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER AT FLOOR BEHIND ICE MAKER. 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
1345414

Location recorded for this inspection · MSC · 172 W ADAMS 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 CLEAN IN THE BOTTOM SHELF AT INTERIOR OF THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE EMPLOYEE LOUNGE TO REMOVE MILK SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA UNDER THE MACHINE AND THE 3COMP SINK TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS AT THE MIDDLE MAIN KITCHEN ON THE LEFT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER LAST COMPARTMENT FROM THE RIGHT TO THE LEFT AT THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES UNTIL USED.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114260

Location recorded for this inspection · MSC · 172 W ADAMS 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 PROVIDE LIDS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREAS. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PANTRY PREP AREA (REAR OF KITCHEN) THAT HAS DEEP DARK GROOVES/STAINS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FRYERS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. SODA MACHINE NOZZLES IN EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA AND GUN HOLDERS IN BAR AREAS. REMOVE AND CLEAN EXCESS ICE IN WALK IN FREEZER (FAR RIGHT) IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND GREASE TRAP UNDER 2-COMP. SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA-REMOVE RUST-PAINT IF NECESSARY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE RUBBER WALL BASING TO WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA BY WALK IN FREEZERS AND AT FRONT ENTRANCE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASHBOWLS IN THE PUBLIC WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AREA SLOWLY DRAINS, MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN IT.

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109 of 149 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 2138443.

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