Adler Planetarium

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 21, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Keeping Ice scoop on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in a clean holder. keeping spoons in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep in a dry clean container.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain, priority foundation violation 7-37-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Apr 20, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Apr 12, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. Aug 30, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed debris build up on floors near dish area. Instructed manager to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Aug 23, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot water not reaching an adequate temperature in 2 of 4 restrooms. Observed hot water in men's toilet room reaching a maximum temeprature of 90 f; observed hot water in women's toilet room reaching a maximum temperature of 72 f. Instructed manager to ensure all hand washing sinks reach a minimum temperature of 100 f. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster receptacles not maintained in good repair. Dumpster lids were not tight fitting. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris build up on floors near dish area. Instructed manager to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Aug 10, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Aug 2, 2019 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Jul 18, 2019 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food not meeting observed food not meeting temperature requirements in rear (cook-line) prep area. Chicken, chick peas, soft cheese, bean salad, slice tomato, etc at 48-56 degrees f inside 4 drawer door prep cooler. Informed person in charge of cold food holding requirements, food handler voluntarily discarded food out of temperature. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued. Appx $150 25lbs

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed cold holding unit in disrepair 4 drawer door reach in cooler cold holding at 58 degrees f in front (cook-line) prep area of facility. Informed person in charge facility must repair or replace cold holding unit and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued. Tagged unit

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

9. Oct 17, 2018 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unable to locate back flow prevention device on the ice machine located in the food prep area. Instructed to locate.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

10. Jul 16, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy provided. Instructed to implement an employee policy which includes a signed acknowledgement by each employee and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory posted nor a reminder and disclosure on the menu. Instructed to provide consumer advisory, a reminder and a disclosure visible for all consumers and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

11. Jul 6, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy provided. Instructed to implement an employee policy which includes a signed acknowledgement by each employee and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory posted nor a reminder and disclosure on the menu. Instructed to provide consumer advisory, a reminder and a disclosure visible for all consumers and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no labels for pre-packaged sandwiches, hummus and vegetables, and cookies not labeled with business name, address, net weight of ingredients and allergen warning. Instructed to provide for all pre-packaged "grab and go" foods and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors located under the 3 compartment sink with minor dirt debris and standing water. Instructed to clean along the wall and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.15(A)(A) Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables used with materials containing FOOD residue and used outside the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS ARE DAMAGED AND ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING ON BOTH OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS SO THAT ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

12. Jun 30, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The brooms in the upper level food preparation area are worn. Instructed to replace. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Found the knife rack and can opener in the middle level food preparation area and the interior of the dust pans in the upper level food preparation area has dirt and food build up. Instructed to clean all. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains and the floors around the dish machine, ice machine and cooking/cooling equipment needs to be cleaned. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Found the walls and ceiling tiles in both food preparation and storage areas in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean to remove the dirt, dust, food splatter and dead/live bugs. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found the mops not properly stored on the upper level in the mop sink area. Instructed to store hanging up when not in use. Maintain same.

13. Jun 23, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found 20 live small flies on the walls, ceiling and storage racks in the (middle level) food preparation and storage area and 5 in the upper level area by the mop sink. Instructed to eliminate the small flies, clean the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The brooms in the upper level food preparation area are worn. Instructed to replace. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Found the knife rack and can opener in the middle level food preparation area and the interior of the dust pans in the upper level food preparation area has dirt and food build up. Instructed to clean all. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains and the floors around the dish machine, ice machine and cooking/cooling equipment needs to be cleaned. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Found the walls and ceiling tiles in both food preparation and storage areas in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean to remove the dirt, dust, food splatter and dead/live bugs. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found the mops not properly stored on the upper level in the mop sink area. Instructed to store hanging up when not in use. Maintain same.

14. Jun 29, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers not labeled (sugar, flour) instructed to label.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop holder not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Food debris and standing noted at bottom shelf of salad drawer cooler, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Standing water nater noted under dish machine, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Fly trap noted in lower level prep kitchen, instructed to remove.

15. May 18, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed blown light bulbs under the hood in the upper level kitchen. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed damp wiping cloths on counter top. Instructed to store in sanitizer.

16. Jul 25, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing where worn, discolored or with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: interior of reach in coolers, soda dispensors, interior of ice machine, and storage cabinets. Must clean to remove all build up and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors in corners, under equipment and along wall bases in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles in need of replacing where stained,and or in poor repair. Must replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation unit above cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

17. Jul 24, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from storage racks inside walk in cooler and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floor in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the ceiling tiles in the prep areas-remove dirt and dust build up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the leak at the hot water knob on the exposed hand washing sink across from the 3-comp. Sink in the lower level prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use on the upper level prep area.

18. May 1, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found brooms and mops not properly stored.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Found foodhandler not wearing hair restraints.

19. Aug 15, 2011 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Corrected

20. Aug 8, 2011 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. UPPER LEVEL REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASEKTS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS, SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP ON PEPSI MACHINE ICE CHUTE AND DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MID LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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. UPPER LEVEL FRONT LINE HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

21. Jun 21, 2010 Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found exterior of ice machine not clean.(upper level)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not swept and cleaned at storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Found walls in poor repair by coffee station upper level.