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BLACKSTONE MARKET/MERCAT

636 S MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60605

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BLACKSTONE MARKET/MERCAT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631343

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DRAWER OF REACH IN COOLER ACCROSS FROM STOVE IN RESTAURANT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW LEAK AT SHUTOFF VALVE UNDER HANDSINK ACROSS FROM STOVE IN RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN TILE BY 2ND FLOOR ELEVATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624639

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH MACHINES. MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE FROM BUILD UP.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 OUT OF 8 DUMPSTERS WITHOUT LIDS AND WERE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594446

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH MACHINES. MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE FROM BUILD UP.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN 3RD FLOOR PREP KITCHEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING OF BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CUTTING BOARD AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE DARK SPOTS AND DEEP CUTS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BEVERAGE DISPENSOR MACHINE IN MAIN RESTAURANT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPALACING WHERE WORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN MAIN RESTAURANT REAR PREP, FRONT PREP AND MAIN BAR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT WALL BASES AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOORS AT DISH AREAS, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS IN MAIN RESTAURANT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582471

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582072

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE 3RD FLOOR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, AND ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS LOCATED AT THE DRINK PREP AREA OF THE 2ND FLOOR MERCAT RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED TWO OUT OF FOUR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITHOUT LIDS TO PROPERLY CLOSE THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS THAT PROPERLY CLOSE AND ARE TIGHT FITTING FOR THE TWO SAID GARBAGE DUMPSTER OR REMOVE THE TWO SAID GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND ONLY UTILIZE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571953

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON AT ONE OF FOUR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE 3RD FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571614

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE BRUNCH ONLINE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE BRUNCH ONLINE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). MANAGER PROVIDED A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE BRUNCH ONLINE MENU DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 3-502.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY USING A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD FOR TCS FOODS (BEEF, FISH) WITHOUT A HAACP PLAN NOR A VARIANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF TCS FOODS AND CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN REGARD TO SPECIAL PROCESSES. TCS FOODS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: 8-103.11 OBSERVED NO HAACP PLAN ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAACP PLAN OR OBTAIN A VARIANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #29.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLES BEING PRESET WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION OF TABLEWARE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL GLASSWARE, PLATES ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES AS WELL AS THE PLATING SECTION OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE SHELVES (TO GO CONTAINERS, PLATES, GLASSWARE AND UTENSILS), AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR ALL SILVERWARE ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES AND BY THE FOOD PREP AREA SERVING STATION OR DO NOT PRESET CUSTOMER DINING TABLES OR SET CUSTOMER DINING TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON AT ONE OF FOUR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE 3RD FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED SOME OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITHOUT LIDS AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (CONSTRUCTION CLUTTER) OVERFLOWING THE DUMPSTERS AND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND PROVIDE ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510948

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL TCS ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, LAMB, CAVIAR) INSTRUCTED TO ADD A DISCLOSURE (ASTERIK) AND FOOT NOTE SUCH AS, COOKED TO ORDER OR SERVED RAW FOR ITEMS. MANAGER ADDED THE DISCLOSURE AND FOOT NOTE VIA ELECTRONIC MENUS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED GLASSWARE AND PLATES NOT INVERTED AND STORED IN THE RESTAURANT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL GLASSWARE AND TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT FUNCTIONING AT ONE OF FOUR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510656

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304670

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 2-203.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HAND SINK IN 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA DRY STORAGE PREP ROOM AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN, INSTALL HAND SINK CONNECTED TO CITY HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,DICE TOMATO,CHICKEN,FISH,BEANS, SHRIMP, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED 2ND FLOOR REFRIGERATOR COOK LINE FOOD PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS ON 3RD FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 3-502.12(A, B:3, C:1:b-d, E:1) FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT, ETC IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAG UNIT AND FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MODIFIED (ROP) PACKAGING PERFORMED IN FACILITY.NO HACCP ON SITE OF DOCUMENTATION FOR PROCEDURE PREFORMED IN FACILITY. INFORMED FACILITY OF REQUIREMENTS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304252

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT MEETING FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER PREPPED READY TO EAT STRAWBERRIES FOR DESERT WITH BARE HANDS IN DESERT PREP AREA ON 3RD FLOOR OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE NO BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD REQUIREMENTS; FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS; NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN 3 OF(4) PREP AREA HAND SINK ON 3RD FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) ARE REQUIRED AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HAND SINK IN 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA DRY STORAGE PREP ROOM AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN, INSTALL HAND SINK CONNECTED TO CITY HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2) OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINES LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR RESTAURANT BAR WARE WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. TAG REMAINS ON MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE ON 3RD FLOOR, HOT WATER SANITIZING AT 142 DEGREES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN WARE WASHING REQUIREMENTS. TAG UNIT PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS IN REACH IN COOLERS ON 2ND FLOOR RESTAURANT COOK LINE AREA. 2 SMALL PANS OF SLICE TOMATO, MEDIUM PAN OF CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 52 DEGREES F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN FOOD COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS, FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,DICE TOMATO,CHICKEN,FISH,BEANS, SHRIMP, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED 2ND FLOOR REFRIGERATOR COOK LINE FOOD PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS ON 3RD FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT, ETC IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAG UNIT AND FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MODIFIED (ROP) PACKAGING PERFORMED IN FACILITY.NO HACCP ON SITE OF DOCUMENTATION FOR PROCEDURE PREFORMED IN FACILITY. INFORMED FACILITY OF REQUIREMENTS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN SHRIMP IN TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY 40 PLUS SMALL FLIES IN WARE WASHING AREA ON 3RD & 2ND FLOOR/ , 50 PLUS SMALL FLIES IN 2ND FLOOR BAR,REAR PREP, 4 FLOOR PREP, HALL WAY AND 30 PLUS FLIES 2ND FLOOR UTILITY SINK AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO REMOVE PEST(SMALL FLIES) FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-204.115 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING WARE WASHING REQUIREMENTS; NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE INTERNAL SURFACE OF DISH. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS, OBTAIN MEASURING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE ON 2ND & 3RD FLOOR NOT MEET WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 160 DEGREES F, WASH SOLUTION AT 107-142 DEGREES F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE WASH SOLUTION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MEET AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED .

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WARE WASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. GAUGE FOR WARE WASHING MACHINE IN DISREPAIR NOT WORKING FOR MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR PREP WARE WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS THRU OUT ALL OF THE FOOD PREP AND BAR AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184247

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60605

233 of 290 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 2601357.

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