Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE CLIFF DWELLERS on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639034
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CLIFF DWELLERS · 200 S MICHIGAN AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE FOR COFFEE MUGS AND CREAMER PITCHERS. INSTRUCTED TO USED CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SALAMANDER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK WITH AN ACTIVE LEAK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627945
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CLIFF DWELLERS · 200 S MICHIGAN AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598870
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CLIFF DWELLERS · 200 S MICHIGAN AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE OVENS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH CHARRED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OVENS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: TOILET CLOSEST TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOP IN STORAGE ROOM NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575176
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CLIFF DWELLERS · 200 S MICHIGAN AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553789
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CLIFF DWELLERS · 200 S MICHIGAN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553623
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CLIFF DWELLERS · 200 S MICHIGAN AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED TABLEWARE SUCH AS KNIVES, SPOONS, AND FORKS SITTING OUT UNCOVERED ON TABLES THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TABLEWARE COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 93F - 91F LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM, FOOD PREPARATION/DISH AREA SINK. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F.ALSO NOTED 3 COMP SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 80F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN A 3 COMP SINK WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER COMPLETES ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RECEIVES THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND REMAINS ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352837
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CLIFF DWELLERS · 200 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 HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF THE VERIFIABLE 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 PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND 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 HAND WASH SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS TO BE DATE LABELED WITH THE DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY UNDERCOOKED ITEMS ON THE MENU SUCH AS STEAKS AND HAMBURGERS NOT MARKED WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON TALL STANDING PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144939
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CLIFF DWELLERS · 200 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR AROUND DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN WALL TILE IN PREP AREA BY DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050383
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CLIFF DWELLERS · 200 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: THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD, DIRT, DUST AND OIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOLERS HAVE THICK DIRT, FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKING FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960663
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CLIFF DWELLERS · 200 S MICHIGAN 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: FOODS NOT LABELED AND DATED NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FREEZER.MUST INSTALL.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND VENT COVER IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND DAMAGED.MUST REPLACE VENT COVER AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1749216
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CLIFF DWELLERS · 200 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: INTERIOR OF LIQUOR STORAGE CABINET NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS/DUST.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE NECK OF FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK VERY LEAKY.MUST REPAIR
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1735049
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CLIFF DWELLERS · 200 S MICHIGAN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREMISES REACH IN COOLER IN KITCKEN NOT MAINTAINED.AIR TEMPERATURE MAINTAINED AT 45.4F.MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIRED OF 40F OR BELOW.COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW,-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.APPROX 5LBS COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 46.2F, 4-RAW SHELL EGGS-45.8F,7-LBS MILK-48.5F, 5-LBS SMOKED SALMON-48.F,18-LBS OF NEW YORK STRIP STEAKS-49.2F, 3LBS-RAW CHICKEN-46.8F,3LBS OF CRAB CAKES-48.0F.MUST MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER- APPROX 40LBS FOOD AT COST OF APPROX $300.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF LIQUOR STORAGE CABINET NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS/DUST.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE NECK OF FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK VERY LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP ON WALL OPEN FOR ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY STORED FREE FROM DUST..MUST PROVIDE CLEAN,SANITIZE CONTAINER OR HOLDER.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60604
82 of 93 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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