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5701 N LAKE SHORE DR · Chicago, IL 60660

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for AURA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641611

Location recorded for this inspection · AURA · 5701 N LAKE SHORE DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SIGNS.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED BROKEN/LOOSE KNOB AT THE DOOR OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET AND ALSO REPAIR DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE INSIDE THE ICE BINS OF THE PREP AND BAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- ---LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ---LEAKING BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ---MECHANICAL STOPPER OF THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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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
2617836

Location recorded for this inspection · AURA · 5701 N LAKE SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (POPCORN KERNELS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598619

Location recorded for this inspection · AURA · 5701 N LAKE SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: : 5-203.11--- NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR WHERE BEVERAGES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS HANDLED. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.15--- NOTED BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER WITH LARGE HOLE AT THE GRILL LINE. MUST REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: : 4-301.14---- NOTED NO VENTILATION OVER THE TWO DEEP FRYERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL ON THE PREMISES. SUCH EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY VENTILATED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: : 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
26
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598157

Location recorded for this inspection · AURA · 5701 N LAKE SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES LATER WITH CERTIFICATE IN HAND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT BURGER BUNS, TOPPING FOR FOODS SUCH AS LETTUCE AND CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MANAGER INSTRUCTED COOK TO WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. WOMEN'S WASHROOM MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 81.5F AND MENS AT 75.9F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR WHERE BEVERAGES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS HANDLED. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREMISES NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE PREP HAND SINK WAS BEING USED TO THAW FOOD NOTED IN A FOOD CONTAINER WITH WATER, THE DISHWASHING HAND SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A COOLER AND A GARBAGE CAN. STAFF REMOVED THAWING FOOD AND MOVED THE COOLER AND GARBAGE CAN. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS PRODUCED WITH EXCESSIVE PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD IN A ONE DOOR COOLER AND TWO DOOR COOLER ON THE PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED ONION AT 68F, CEVICHE AT 51.8F, CHICKEN AT 52F, FISH DIP AT 44.2F. ALSO NOTED PASTA SALAD AT 46.5, COOKED PORK AT 62F AND COOKED VEGGIE BURGERS AT 69.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NOTED ANIMAL ORIGIN FOOD SUCH AS TUNA TARTARE ON THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLERS ON PREMISES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. ONE DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 69.8F WITH COOKED ONION AT 68F, TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AT 60F WITH CEVICHE AT 51.8F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED IMPROPERLY THAWING FOOD INSIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN STANDING WATER. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS AND LOCATIONS TO THAW.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: DISHWASHER NOTED WITHOUT AN EFFECT HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN DOOR ON THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER AND ATTACHED WITH A ROPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED THE DISH MACHINE ON THE PREMISE NOT OPERATIONAL, NOT IN USE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT RESUME USE UNTIL C.D.P.H CONTACTED BY WRITTEN REQUEST FOR INSPECTION OF MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: INADEQUATE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 83.8F AND HAND SINKS MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 84.5F AND 85.4F. WATER WAS NOT RUN FOR 20 MINUTES AND HOT WATER TANK WAS ABLE TO RESTORE ITS HOT WATER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UTILITY SERVICE SINK THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY LOCATED IN A CLOSET HAS BEEN REMOVED. MUST REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER WITH LARGE HOLE AT THE GRILL LINE. MUST REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED NO VENTILATION OVER THE TWO DEEP FRYERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL ON THE PREMISES. SUCH EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY VENTILATED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-6-23 REPORT #2578298 NOT CORRECTED. #38-REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT PROTECTED,BROKEN FROM SCREEN DOOR FRAME. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.#44-NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN BROADS OR SHELVES FOR PROPER DRYING OF UTENSILS. #52-NOTED NO GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE THE GREASE TRAP OR INSTALL ONE UPON BEING INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578298

Location recorded for this inspection · AURA · 5701 N LAKE SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT PROTECTED,BROKEN FROM SCREEN DOOR FRAME. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT THE PREP AREA AND HNAD WASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN BROADS OR SHELVES FOR PROPER DRYING OF UNTENSILS

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED RUSTY CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO THE TABLE AT THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NOTED NO GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE THE GREASE TRAP OR INSTALL ONE UPON BEING INSPECTED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577819

Location recorded for this inspection · AURA · 5701 N LAKE SHORE DR

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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