Dirksen Us Courthouse

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 23, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to have all of the food handlers and any employees in the food prep areas to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of employees toilets need to be cleaned. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: The trash receptacle in the women's toilet room is full/overflowing with trash. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners and under/around heavy equipment in the storage, dish washing and prep areas with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout. -stained ceiling tiles and vents in the toilet room with dirt/dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: All food handler's certificates were expired. Instructed to have food handlers to obtain and maintain a valid certificate.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Nov 21, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed prepackaged tcs foods and desserts for sale at the front customer service area without labels containing business address (on tcs foods) and business name, address and ingredients on the prepackaged desserts. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryers and under the high temperature dish machine with accumulated debris. Instructed to clean all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

3. Nov 2, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler cutting boards in front prep area and food service hotline discolored with deep grooves. Instructed to resurface and maintain or replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4. Oct 26, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea procedure or cleaning materials to clean up said incident on site. Facility must provide procedures and cleaning materials (gloves, mask, disposable mop, disinfectant rated for norovirus) for employees to follow and use when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found hand washing sink water temperature at 78f, at time of inspection. Handwashing sink located directly next to stove in rear prep. Instructed manager to provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Priority violation- 7-38-030(c).citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing cleanser at handwashing sink located at front prep/ dispensing area. Also noted no handwashing cleanser at handwashing sink located in service area. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with hand cleaning liquid at all times. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030-(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at handwashing sink located at front prep/dispensing hand washing sink. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times. Instructed manager to provide.corrected on site. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c). Citation consolidated with above violation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler cutting boards in front prep area and food service hotline discolored with deep grooves. Instructed to resurface and maintain or replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Found 3 comp sink waste water backing up from rinse basin to wash basin. Instructed manager to no longer use 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Found continued non-compliance. Found the following previous priority foundation violation not corrected by correct by date from inspection report # 2261918 on 2/7/19: observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain. Instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

5. Feb 13, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 observed licensee holder designated person in charge does not have a original city of chicago certified food safety manager certificate.designated person in charge does not have proof of enrollment including or original city of chicago food safety manager certificate on site or for review. Educated person in charge of proper food handling duties and responsibilities.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-205.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit (gloves, face masks, disposable mops, sanitizer) on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility missing thermometers for walk in coolers and reach in cooler throughout facility. Must obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed ceiling tiles in rear food prep kitchen ( near oven)in disrepair. Must replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed facility without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site or posted while prepping and serving hot & cold food items offered on menu. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Feb 6, 2019 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   7 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge not able to demonstrate the knowledge needed for food preparation and facility knowledge. Person in charge was unable to correctly respond to the inspector's questions.person in charge does not have proof of enrollment including or original city of chicago food safety manager certificate on site or for review. Educated person in charge of proper food handling duties and responsibilities.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit (gloves, face masks, disposable mops, sanitizer) on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cooked food wasn’t cooled quickly enough.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting cooling requirements. Food handler placed cooked chicken plastic container tightly covered inside of walk in cooler for cooling, chicken at 115 degrees f inside walk in cooler. Informed person in charge and food handler of approved cooling methods. Food handler utilized approved cooling at time inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation consolidated with #21

     Official wording (code 20)

     Proper cooling time and temperature

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food not meeting temperature,three 5 pound pans of beef meatloaf and 4 pounds of soup bags in the hot holding unit at 60-86.8 degrees f in rear prep kitchen hot holding area. Hot holding must remain at 135 degrees f required temperature or higher. Informed person in charge of hot holding requirements. Food handler voluntary discarded meatloaf. Approx 24 pounds $ 200. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Food held without temperature control wasn’t tracked by time as required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting time as a public health control requirements. Food item sitting at room temperature inside of a display table in front prep are near cook to order line. Slices tomato, eggs(liquid) etc. All at 56-67 degrees f. Facility does not have a written approved procedure for utilizing time as a public health controls nor logs for temperature of food items. Informed person in charge of utilizing time requirements in facility. Food handler voluntary discarded food items. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 24)

     Time as a public health control; procedures & records

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chicken thawing inside prep sink with stagnant water in rear food prep kitchen area. Informed food handler of approved thawing methods, facility must utilize proper thawing methods when thawing food items in facility and maintain.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility missing thermometers for walk in coolers and reach in cooler throughout facility. Must obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting pest control requirements. Facility without license pest control log book onsite for review or license pest control provider for facility. Informed person in charge facility must obtain and maintain pest control and log book. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles in rear food prep kitchen ( near oven)in disrepair. Must replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed ficility without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site or posted while prepping and serving hot & cold food items offered on menu. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Feb 27, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine has slight build-up.instructed to clean/maintain. Also can opener on prep table not clean of dried food particles. Instructed to clean/maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Fan guards in ceiling of walk in cooler not clean,(dusty). Instructed to clean/maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand sink behind cashier where cookies are being baked. Instructed to install hand washing sink with soap and drying device or remove small oven also faucet of 3- compartment leaky. Instructed to repair.

8. Mar 1, 2017 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found the following violations: -rusty exterior on all of the grease traps in the rear prep area. -cutting boards in the front prep area with deep, dark grooves and stains. -wash bowl in the men's toilet room needs to be recaulked. -needs a splash guard attached to the hand washing sink in the front prep instructed to remove all rust from grease traps, sand or replace cutting boards; recaulk around wash bowl and provide a splash guard. Maintain all.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the cold water valve underneath the rear hand washing sink and at the base of the faucet above the sanitizer compartment on the 3-compartment sink both of which are found in the rear food preparation area. Instructed to fix and maintain.

9. Feb 7, 2017 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

     Inspector’s note: Found the high temperature dish washing machine in use and not sanitizing at the required temperature. Temperature per gauge only reached 140f. Instructed to have fixed so that it reaches a temperature of 180f or higher. Also, must set up the 3-compartment sink and properly sanitize the utensils that were ran through the dish washing machine. Unit was tagged. Critical violation 7-38-030

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

     Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1763249 dated april 20, 2016 by inspector *395. Instructed to correct and maintain: 45-no idph food training certificates for employees.must provide by next routine inspection. Serious violation 7-42-090

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found the ingredient containers stored on the lower shelf of the food preparation table by the office not labeled. Instructed to properly label and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found the following violations: -rusty exterior on all of the grease traps in the rear prep area. -cutting boards in the front prep area with deep, dark grooves and stains. -wash bowl in the men's toilet room needs to be recaulked. -needs a splash guard attached to the hand washing sink in the front prep instructed to remove all rust from grease traps, sand or replace cutting boards; recaulk around wash bowl and provide a splash guard. Maintain all.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found the meat slicer, can opener and exterior of the grease traps in need of cleaning to remove food, dirt and dust debris. 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: Found the floors in the corners of the storage and food preparation areas and under the dish machine and cooking equipment with old stains of dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

   • 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 ceiling tiles and walls in the rear food preparation areas with food splatters and dirt/dust. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls and ceiling tiles.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the cold water valve underneath the rear hand washing sink and at the base of the faucet above the sanitizer compartment on the 3-compartment sink both of which are found in the rear food preparation area. Instructed to fix and maintain.

10. Apr 20, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed unclean dishes under food line prep area .must clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors not clean in dry storage area,and prepackaged bread storage on floor inside walk in freezer.must clean floors in dry storage room and elevate storage in wif off floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No idph food training certificates for employees.must provide by next routine inspection.

11. Jan 2, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must recaulk wall at the corner of the only combo freezer/cooler at the furthest end of the kitchen. Also recaulk wall which meets with the counter tops at the fountain drink station.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust the temperature valve at the both staff restroom hand sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide working thermometers for all 2dr coolers, both walk-in coolers and freezers and cold holding units.