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WALNUT ROOM

111 N STATE ST · Chicago, IL 60602

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WALNUT ROOM on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629840

Location recorded for this inspection · WALNUT ROOM · 111 N STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP & REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ROLLING CARTS,GRILL TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS, ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL,ICE DISPENSER ON ADDITIONAL SODA MACHINE,WALK IN COOLERS-FAN GUARDS COVERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL PANELS IN BEVERAGE SERVING AREA,MOLDED CEILING PANELS IN DISH WASHING AREA.DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 : OBSERVED VERY DIM LIGHTING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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Inspection history

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ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243244

Location recorded for this inspection · WALNUT ROOM · 111 N STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND SEVERAL UNCOVERED TRAYS OF PASTRIES FOR SELF-SERVICE WITHOUT ANY PROTECTION FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION, ALSO FOUND ROAST CARVING STATION WITH THE SAME SET UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED .

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE CONVEYOR DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT 126 F. MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 180 F MINIMUM FOR FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL PANS OF LARGE TURKEY ROAST COVERED TIGHTLY WITH SARAN WRAP AND PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER TO COOL DOWN RIGHT AFTER COOKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FOLLOW PROPER COOLING DOWN PROCEDURE TO FACILITATE COOLING DOWN WITHIN TIME FRAME OF COOLING DOWN. MANAGER MOVED ALL HOT FOODS TO WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FINE WIRE STRAINERS/ SIFTERS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE WIRES NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145033

Location recorded for this inspection · WALNUT ROOM · 111 N STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: TONGS AND KNIVES STORED IN A STANDING WATER AND WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON CLEAN DRY SURFACE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEVERAL PREP COOLER DOORS WITH RIPPED GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOOD DEBRIS STUCK BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED WALL CORNERS AT DISH WASHING ROOM AND COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DIM LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER, AND MISSING SHIELD AT COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COFFEE MACHINE DRAINING IN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUT DRAIN AWAY FROM HAND SINK. SLOW DRAINAGE AT COFFEE STATION HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059807

Location recorded for this inspection · WALNUT ROOM · 111 N STATE ST

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: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET NECK EXTENSION AND REAR PREP 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. ALSO OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN STOPPERS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND DRAIN STOPPERS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981388

Location recorded for this inspection · WALNUT ROOM · 111 N STATE ST

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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8LBS OF MASHED POTATOES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 52.8F AND 4LBS OF COOKED CAVATAPPI PASTA INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 12LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP IN THE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE, FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE PREP COOLERS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE IN THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP INISDE OF A CLEAN CONTAINER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1781219

Location recorded for this inspection · WALNUT ROOM · 111 N STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in coolers that had shelving/racks with peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in coolers in prep areas that had shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. 3 compartment sink, and 2 compartment sinks in kitchen prep areas that had caulk in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Exposed hand sinks in front, rear prep areas that had caulk in state of disrepair/missing, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around prep table in kitchen rear prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machines not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving in front prep area, coffee station areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving racks in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(ovens), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep area by exhaust unit not clean, had excess dirt build up needs detailed cleaning, sanitizing.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls, ceilings in walk in coolers had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/missing/stained ceiling tiles in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Exhaust vents(ventilation), in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen areas, that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Ceiling tracks in kitchen prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls that had gaps, holes in kitchen prep areas, kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Men's bathroom walls that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Damaged/broken light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen areas, shall be provided.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515977

Location recorded for this inspection · WALNUT ROOM · 111 N STATE ST

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 DRAINS NOT CLEAN IN ALL AREAS,KITCHEN,DISH,MOP,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINYAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OVERHEAD CEILING VENT DUSTY IN DESSERT PREP AREA,AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET LEAKY AT NECK ON THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISHROOM AND 2-COMP SINK FAUCET IN BACK PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1372598

Location recorded for this inspection · WALNUT ROOM · 111 N STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING A SPLASH GUARD AT FRON PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PREP COOLER RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON SEVERAL KITCHEN CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DUSTY VENT COVERS ON KITCHEN CEILING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1115050

Location recorded for this inspection · WALNUT ROOM · 111 N STATE ST

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS, TILES AND WALLS AROUND SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMP. SINK IN THE BACK PREP AREA AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
588248

Location recorded for this inspection · WALNUT ROOM · 111 N STATE ST

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: MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN BACK PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN PREP/STORAGE AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP, DISH MACHINE AND HALLWAY AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHT IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNUSED SOILED WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
588235

Location recorded for this inspection · WALNUT ROOM · 111 N STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 8 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE SERVICE BAR AREA, 10 IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE OFFICE IN THE KITCHEN, 15 IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND 10 IN THE SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION #70236-11 ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN BACK PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN PREP/STORAGE AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM CEILING TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST PAINT WALL IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF DISHMACHINE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP, DISH MACHINE AND HALLWAY AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHT IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNUSED SOILED WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
567522

Location recorded for this inspection · WALNUT ROOM · 111 N STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
413484

Location recorded for this inspection · WALNUT ROOM · 111 N STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVER INSIDE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND TRACKS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60602

85 of 112 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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