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THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM

12 S MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60603

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM 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
2616669

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM · 12 S 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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594149

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM · 12 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OLD FOOD RESIDUE ON CAN OPENER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CAN OPENER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT BOTH FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKETS IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA AND DOWNSTAIRS DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593698

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM · 12 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR TEST STRIPS PROVIDED FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OLD FOOD RESIDUE ON CAN OPENER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CAN OPENER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT BOTH FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKETS IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA AND DOWNSTAIRS DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572077

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM · 12 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands washing signs in 2nd floor employees restrooms, instructed to provide.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Food utensils in-use wedged between coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensils after washing.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553056

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM · 12 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD IN MILK ROOM WITH DARK GROOVES. RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549230

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM · 12 S MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD IN MILK ROOM WITH DARK GROOVES. RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546735

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM · 12 S MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE NOT REACHING 160F AT PLATES SURFACE. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LOW TEMPERAURE DISH MACHINES NOT SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. ONE LOCATED IN MILK ROOM AD THE OTHER IN THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM. MACHINES WERE TAGGED. MACHINES WERE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD IN MILK ROOM WITH DARK GROOVES. RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERAURE TEST STRIPS OF HIGH TEMPERAURE THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521819

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM · 12 S MICHIGAN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352923

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM · 12 S MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF THE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT BOTH HAND WASH SINKS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT AREA SERVED RAW OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED SUCH AS OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL, STEAKS, COOKED TO ORDER EGGS, ETC. WITH NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN COFFEE STATION ON COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MAINTAINING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169923

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM · 12 S MICHIGAN AVE

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

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
2145316

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM · 12 S MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING PRESET WITH THE MOUTH PART OF THE UTENSIL NOT PROTECTED AND GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET THE TABLES, OR PRESET THE TABLE UPON GUEST ARRIVAL OR COVER THE MOUTH PART OF THE UTENSILS AND INVERT GLASSWARE AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098325

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM · 12 S 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: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60603

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 2373671.

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