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SOPHIE'S

700 N MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SOPHIE'S on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229753

Location recorded for this inspection · SOPHIE'S · 700 N MICHIGAN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059695

Location recorded for this inspection · SOPHIE'S · 700 N MICHIGAN AVE

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 SERVICE MGR ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, POTATOES... ) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED ( SUGAR, SALT ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: PAPER CUPS USED AS A FOOD CONTAINER FOR SPICES, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937381

Location recorded for this inspection · SOPHIE'S · 700 N MICHIGAN AVE

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: OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP IN THE ICE BIN WITH THE HANDLE LYING IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SCOOPS IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AND THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE GRIME AND BUILUP-MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546882

Location recorded for this inspection · SOPHIE'S · 700 N MICHIGAN AVE

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 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND BETEER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546788

Location recorded for this inspection · SOPHIE'S · 700 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 7

    WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WASH WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 75-100 DEGREES F. MUST PROVIDE WARM WATER BETWEEN 110-120 DEGREES F FOR MANUAL DISH WASHING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND BETEER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439592

Location recorded for this inspection · SOPHIE'S · 700 N MICHIGAN AVE

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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439566

Location recorded for this inspection · SOPHIE'S · 700 N MICHIGAN AVE

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 25-30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND 2-4 FLYING AROUND THE PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199275

Location recorded for this inspection · SOPHIE'S · 700 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2262339.

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