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STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA

1954 N HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641567

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560190

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON SOUTH WALL OF PIZZA AREA.REMOVE. REPAIR ISSUED

Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559643

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: WE OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUTTING THEM THRU THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE (RINSED HIS HANDS WITH WATER SPRAY) AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING, HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT PIZZA AREA TOUCHING/ADJUSTING FACE MASK AND CONTINUE TO WORK ON PIZZA DOUGH TO MAKE PIZZA. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE CUBES AT ICE BIN OF THE UNIT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURE: RAW CHICKEN TRIPS AT TEMP OF 48.2F; PICO DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 49.2F; COOKED PASTA AT TEMP OF 63.8F; RAW FRESH COD AT TEMP OF 50F; HAMACHI AT TEMP OF 45.7F; CRAB MEAT AT TEMP OF 48F; CABBAGE MIX WITH CARROTS AND CUT GREEN LEAVES AT TEMP OF 52.5F; IN HOUSE-MADE CAESAR DRESSING AT TEMP OF 50F. FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TRAYLINE. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT A TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: PREP COOLER/TRAYLINE AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH AIR TEMP OF 52.3F.TCS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: RAW CHICKEN TRIPS AT TEMP OF 48.2F; PICO DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 49.2F; COOKED PASTA AT TEMP OF 63.8F; RAW FRESH COD AT TEMP OF 50F; HAMACHI AT TEMP OF 45.7F; CRAB MEAT AT TEMP OF 48F; CABBAGE MIX WITH CARROTS AND CUT GREEN LEAVES AT TEMP OF 52.5F; IN HOUSE-MADE CAESAR DRESSING AT TEMP OF 50F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. ON 6-22-2022 REPAIRED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS ARE NOT PROTECTED. A GAP OF 1/4" TO 1" AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR ISSUES TO MINIMIZE PEST, AND INSECT ENTRY.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: IN USE KNIFE STORED BEHIND THE PREP COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED. PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK OR A CLEAN TRAY.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST PROTECT FROM SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION DISHES, GLASSES STORED ON TOP DINING TABLES; INVERT SAID ITEMS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON SOUTH WALL OF PIZZA AREA.REMOVE. REPAIR ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: COLD FOOT HANDLE BROKEN AT HANDWASHING SINK AT NORTH PREP AREA/KITCHEN.REPAIR ISSUE ON 6-22-2022 SINK REPAIRED

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2498056

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARAGE AREA STORING TO GO CONTAINERS AND PAPER PRODUCTS. ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES MUST BE PAINTED AND SEALED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTDOOR RECYCLING CONTAINER NOT COVERED. REPLACE COVER AND MAINTAIN RECYCLING CONTAINER.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE FOR GREASE STORAGE NOT MAINTAINED. MAINTAIN OUTDOOR GREASE ENCLOSURE AND KEEP CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SIDE PANEL FOR PIZZA OVEN REMOVED. OBSERVED ELECTRICAL WIRES EXPOSED AND AREA IS INSIDE A FOOD PREP AREA. SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SIDE PANEL FOR PIZZA OVEN MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359861

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED POUCH SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS HOWEVER NOT ABLE TO USE, NO SOAP DISPENSER PROVIDED FOR THAT KIND OF POUCH SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/PROVIDE A SOAP DISPENSER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED UPON MY RETURN 0N 2-5-2020 MANAGER PROVIDED A NEW SOAP DISPENSERS FOR THE MENTIONED HANDWASHING SINKS

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK NOT PROPERLY USED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TWICE RINSING UTENSILS AT HANDWASHING IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE USED ONLY FOR HAND WASHING,UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR AT MECHANICAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.PRESENTLY MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM BY LETTING THE EMPLOYEE KNOW ALL DIRTY UTENSILS MUST BE BROUGHT TO DISHROOM FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2 POUNDS OF BOILED EGGS AT TEMP OF 46.2F; 3 POUNDS OF CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48F TO 49F,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE NORTH PREP COOLER. 3 POUNDS POACHED EGGS IN WATER AT TEMP OF 47.8F; 3 POUNDS GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 49.8F,STORED INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER. 1/2 POUNDS OF RAW SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 51.9 TO 60F STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER AT PIZZA AREA.PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 11.5, VALUE 50 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: ADDITIONAL FOOTNOTE IS NEEDED TO ADD ON AT MENU FOOTNOTE "COOKED TO ORDER". PREMISES SERVED:FRESH TUNA,HAMBURGERS,POACHED EGGS ETC.PRODUCTS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER PRODUCTS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND PREP TABLES AT FOLLOWING PLACES:FRONT PREP AREA,NORTH PREP AREA BY THE PREP COOLERS AND AT PIZZA FRONT AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINENS MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARD AT PIZZA AREA WITH BLACK AND CUTS AT SURFACE OF SAID CUTTING BOARD,INSTRUCTED TO PROFESSIONALLY REFINISH OR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GRIMES ON SHELVES OF LIQUOR ROOM,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES AT SAME AREA GREASE AND FOOD INSIDE THE FRYER AT PIZZA AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: GREASE ON FLOOR AT PIZZA AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352279

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, BEHIND AND BETWEEN ICE MACHINES AND UNDERNEATH FOOD PREP TABLES IN BAKERY AREA, AND FLOORS IN IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2294035

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN FRONT PREP BAR AREA, IN THE REAR BAKERY AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222553

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11 OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED ON REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS WHEN HELD MORE THAN 24 HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 HAIR RESTRAINS MUST BE WORN BY ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, BEHIND AND BETWEEN ICE MACHINES AND UNDERNEATH FOOD PREP TABLES IN BAKERY AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVE NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028436

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED 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 DEFROST AND CLEAN DEEP FREEZER IN BAKERY, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT; STOVE, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF OVENS IN MAIN PREP AND BAKERY, AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. CONTACT SURFACES AROUND THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND CONTACT SURFACE AROUND THE FRONT PASTRY COUNTER. OUTSIDE GREASE BOX HAS GREASE PRESENT ON TOP(NOT EXCESSIVE),INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; MAIN PREP, UNDER DISH MACHINE, ELECTRICAL ROOM, BAKERY, WALK IN COOLER, CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND IN THE OUTSIDE SHED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN HOOD FILTERS IN THE BAKERY, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981895

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

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: OBSERVED 3LBS OF BEEF HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 101.0F VALUED AT $20 OBSERVED 3LBS OF CHICKEN HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 99.4F VALUED AT $10. OBSERVED 3 LBS OF SHREADED CHEESE AT 66.0F VALUED AT $5, OBSERVED 5LBS OF GUACAMOLE VALUED AT $10 AT 66.0F, OBSERVED 10 PRAPACKAGED SALADS CONTAINING COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 67.0F VALUED AT $80. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO FOOD SERVICE AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED INCLUDING BEEF CHICKEN COOKED RICE COOKED CORN AND COOKED BEANS. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-012

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERAURES TO INSURE ALL FOOD IS MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW OF 140F OR HIGHER.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. WIPING LCOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL ADDITIOANAL FOOD HANDLER MUST SHOW PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966536

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED 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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SAUTEE PREP COOLER,SUSHI PREP COOLER,MILK COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA,BAKERY AREA-SALAD & PIZZA PREP COOLER,STELLA BAR-WINE COOLER

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,PIZZA PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN STELLA BAR AREA

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966172

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED 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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND APPX.8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS & CEILING IN ALL PREP AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,HALL WAY TO TOILETROOMS,BAR AREAS,DINING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/6/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1751451 4/6/16 NOT CORRECTED.#33-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF DISH ,MACHINE,COFFEE STATION SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS,WALK IN COOLER ROLLING CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.#34-MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS IN PREP AREAS,BAR AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MARKET AREA.#35-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AREA.#38-MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER,BECAUSE I OBSERVED BREAD BEING WRAPPED AND MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRI ON IT.#41-MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR,INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SAUTEE PREP COOLER,SUSHI PREP COOLER,MILK COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA,BAKERY AREA-SALAD & PIZZA PREP COOLER,STELLA BAR-WINE COOLER

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CUTTING BOARDS ,DISH WASHING AREA- SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACK CARTS,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNIT,ROLLING CARTS,DOOR JAMS,FAN GUARD COVERS,BAKERY PREP AREA-MIXERS,PREP TABLES,PIZZA PREP AREA-FRYER CABINET,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA REACH IN FREEZER

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,BAKERY PREP AREA.PIZZA PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MATS IN DISH WASHING AREA,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM CAULK AT DISH MACHINE

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA & PIZZA PREP AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN STELLA BAR AREA.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966124

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

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: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1.5 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 71.4F IN A BOWL ON COUNTER ,3LBS.BLANCHED BRUSSEL SPROUTS 43.7F-44.3F,8LBS. SLICED ROAST BEEF 46.1F-50.4F ON TOPSIDE OF COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.12.5 LBS.$ 112(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA / DRINK STATION MISSING A HOT WATER FOOT PEDDLE FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN PREP AREA .(CRITICAL 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND APPX.8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS & CEILING IN ALL PREP AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,HALL WAY TO TOILETROOMS,BAR AREAS,DINING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/6/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1751451 4/6/16 NOT CORRECTED.#33-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF DISH ,MACHINE,COFFEE STATION SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS,WALK IN COOLER ROLLING CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.#34-MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS IN PREP AREAS,BAR AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MARKET AREA.#35-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AREA.#38-MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER,BECAUSE I OBSERVED BREAD BEING WRAPPED AND MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRI ON IT.#41-MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR,INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SAUTEE PREP COOLER,SUSHI PREP COOLER,MILK COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA,BAKERY AREA-SALAD & PIZZA PREP COOLER,STELLA BAR-WINE COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CUTTING BOARDS ,DISH WASHING AREA- SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACK CARTS,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNIT,ROLLING CARTS,DOOR JAMS,FAN GUARD COVERS,BAKERY PREP AREA-MIXERS,PREP TABLES,PIZZA PREP AREA-FRYER CABINET,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA REACH IN FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,BAKERY PREP AREA.PIZZA PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MATS IN DISH WASHING AREA,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER .

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM CAULK AT DISH MACHINE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA & PIZZA PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN STELLA BAR AREA.

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