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STEAK 48

615 N WABASH AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for STEAK 48 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637595

Location recorded for this inspection · STEAK 48 · 615 N WABASH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619739

Location recorded for this inspection · STEAK 48 · 615 N WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED MADE IN HOUSE BLUE CHEESE DRESSING STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTED RACKS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594041

Location recorded for this inspection · STEAK 48 · 615 N WABASH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590197

Location recorded for this inspection · STEAK 48 · 615 N WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.13: OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE UNCOVERED ON DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589774

Location recorded for this inspection · STEAK 48 · 615 N WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS(NORTHSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM SECOND FLOOR, SECOND FLOOR COFFEE AREA, WOMEN'S WASHROOM STALL 1 AND STALL 3, FIRST FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOMS 1, 3, AND 4). INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING ON RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE UNCOVERED ON DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS LAYING IN CONTAINER IN SECOND FLOOR COFFEE AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORED KITCHENWARE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF STORAGE CART IN PREP SPACE NEAR ICE MACHINE WITH DRIED FOOD DERIS ON SURFACES, INTRUCTED TO CLEAN PRIOR TO STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA WITH INADEQUATE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BOTH INTERIOR VENTS IN HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR VENTS IN HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589607

Location recorded for this inspection · STEAK 48 · 615 N WABASH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586508

Location recorded for this inspection · STEAK 48 · 615 N WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE UNCOVERED ON DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORED KITCHENWARE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF STORAGE CART IN PREP SPACE NEAR ICE MACHINE WITH DRIED FOOD DERIS ON SURFACES, INTRUCTED TO CLEAN PRIOR TO STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA WITH INADEQUATE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585997

Location recorded for this inspection · STEAK 48 · 615 N WABASH 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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555545

Location recorded for this inspection · STEAK 48 · 615 N WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Weak hot water pressure at 2nd floor bar hand wash sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found 20lbs of cheese sauce made from heavy cream and real cheese held at 78.4f at front line prep cooler. instructed to hold all TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005.Food discarded valued at $110.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: Found front prep cooler at 78.5f air temp, said TCS foods held in cooler, instructed to keep all coolers where TCS foods are stored at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Mop sink at 2nd floor located next to food container shelves, instructed to install a barrier.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Interior surfaces of ice maker not clean, a dark film noted at upper panel. instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: Heavy dripping noted from condensation pan at 2nd floor walk-in cooler. instructed to repair and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472929

Location recorded for this inspection · STEAK 48 · 615 N WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472635

Location recorded for this inspection · STEAK 48 · 615 N WABASH 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
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285816

Location recorded for this inspection · STEAK 48 · 615 N WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MISSING HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN BOTH BARS AND THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA HANDWASH SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR CUBED ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: - OBSERVED THE CONSUMER ADVISORY MISSING ASTERISKS ON SOME OF THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - MUST INSTALL A FOOD PREP SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH PIT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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