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HABITANT

55 E GRAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for HABITANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632590

Location recorded for this inspection · HABITANT · 55 E GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SOME FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

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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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615959

Location recorded for this inspection · HABITANT · 55 E GRAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598893

Location recorded for this inspection · HABITANT · 55 E GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING HANDWASHING SINK SIGNAGE INFORMING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED ALONG LIQUOR RACK NEXT TO BEVERAGES AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS TO DESIGNATED AREAS BELOW AND AWAY FROM FOOD, EQUIPMENT, AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SALT AND DRY SPICES USED FOR BEVERAGES STORED WITHOUT ADEQUATE COVER IN AREA OF BAR EXPOSED TO FREQUENT SPLASH AND OTHER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN-USE TO PREVENT OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH COOLING EQUIPMENT AND DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PROPERLY-COVERED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES STORED ALONG BEVERAGE PREPARATION COUNTERS NEAR FOOD AND BEVERAGES AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORAGE BELOW AND AWAY FROM FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586443

Location recorded for this inspection · HABITANT · 55 E GRAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554218

Location recorded for this inspection · HABITANT · 55 E GRAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492329

Location recorded for this inspection · HABITANT · 55 E GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF WEST GARAGE DOOR IN LOADING DARK (WHERE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS STORED). MUST REPAIR AND MAKE ALL EXTERIOR DOORS TIGHTFITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON SHELVING IN BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOOR MATS UNDER BAR NEAR DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE OR DETAIL CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AT A FREQUENCY TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN AREAS BEHIND BAR (PITCHERS NO LONGER USED, ETC.). MUST ORGANZIE CLUTTER AND REMOVE ANY UNNECCESSARY ITEMS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2355711

Location recorded for this inspection · HABITANT · 55 E GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR. -

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982768

Location recorded for this inspection · HABITANT · 55 E GRAND 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: SODA GUN DISPENSER DRAIN LINE IS CLOGGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950712

Location recorded for this inspection · HABITANT · 55 E GRAND AVE

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: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PANNINI REACH IN COOLER- CHICKEN AT 51.1 F, ROASTED PEPPERS AT 50.6 F, TURKEY AT 50.9 F, GRILLED ONIONS AT 46.1 F, HOWEVER SAME PANNINI REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 42.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATAURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP AREA FOOD BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SILICON PEELING FROM VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447946

Location recorded for this inspection · HABITANT · 55 E GRAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60611

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 2405483.

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