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SPOKEN CHICAGO

1812 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630029

Location recorded for this inspection · SPOKEN CHICAGO · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED NO CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY, CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE PROVIDED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL AREA OF CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT OR COVER WITH A CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MISSING A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609913

Location recorded for this inspection · SPOKEN CHICAGO · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AN DEBRISIN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF UPRIGHT TALL FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590861

Location recorded for this inspection · SPOKEN CHICAGO · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY/SOILED POT HOLDERS BEING USED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF DESIGNATED USE FOR KNIVES BEING USED FOR CREAM CHEESE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED PEELING TAPE ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TAPE AS EDGE GUARD ON THE SPLASH GUARD.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, CARDBOARD, BBQ GRILL AND DEAD PIGEON ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE WASTE CONTAINER STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL NECESSARY STORED ITEMS, REMOVE ALL OTHERS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPANDING, UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM USED AS COVING SEALANT ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP WALL MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER AND WALL AT THE BASEMENT PREP MEAT SLICER IN POOR REPAIR WITH WITH PEELING PAINT/PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS UNDER THE REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP TABLES WITH EXCESSIVE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573106

Location recorded for this inspection · SPOKEN CHICAGO · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DITY AND DUSTY VENTS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555045

Location recorded for this inspection · SPOKEN CHICAGO · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484272

Location recorded for this inspection · SPOKEN CHICAGO · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2373628

Location recorded for this inspection · SPOKEN CHICAGO · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES SUCH AS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, AWNINGS FROM THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE CORRAL TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300983

Location recorded for this inspection · SPOKEN CHICAGO · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY NINE 2.5 LB SLICED TURKEY PACKS WRAPPED TIGHTLY IN PLASTIC WRAP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 49.8F, 48.9F, 49.3F, 50.9F, 51.8F INSIDE THE BASEMENT PREP COOLER. 22 LBS TOTAL. ALSO OBSERVED 7 LBS CREAM CHEESE AT 45.3F AND 46.4F. IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE AT $102.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS SLICED TURKEY, SALAMI, SLICED CHEESES AND PREPARED CREAM CHEESES NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS.CREAM CHEESES WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 7/22. TURKEY DATED 7/18, SLICED CHEESES DATED 7/20 EXCEEDING THE 7 DAYS. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH ROODS SUCH AS SALMON LOX. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS IN ALL STORAGE/PREP AREAS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP SANDWICH PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR, BLACKENED WITH DEEP CUT GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RE-SURFACE OR REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: SERVICE SINK ALTERED TO A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP. MUST RE-INSTALL A SEPARATE SERVICE SINK (MOP SINK) IN THE PREMISES.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES SUCH AS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, AWNINGS FROM THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE CORRAL TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, BOX FREEZERS AND COOLERS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR THE FRONT PREP AREA THREE BULB HANGING LIGHT FIXTURE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ABOVE ALL BASEMENT COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM #2214084 ON 9-10-18 NOT CORRECTED. #40-OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD/COFFEES WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS INSTRUCTED:FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, BEARD restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED BEARD RESTRAINTS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2214084

Location recorded for this inspection · SPOKEN CHICAGO · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 (A)OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS INSTRUCTED:FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, BEARD restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144908

Location recorded for this inspection · SPOKEN CHICAGO · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

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: MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR READY TO EAT FOOD IF ANY FOOD PRODUCTS IS FOR SELL MUST PROVIDE LABELS ACCORDING TO THE HACCP PLAN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.INCLUDED WATER RESERVOIR.NEED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,BEHIND THE COOLING UNITS,ALSO UNDER SHELVES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OPENING ON CEILING WALL AROUND THE VENTS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER.NEED TO SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH.CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUST ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2105145

Location recorded for this inspection · SPOKEN CHICAGO · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2095233

Location recorded for this inspection · SPOKEN CHICAGO · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-17-17 INSPECTION # 1963247. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2278775.

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