The Chicago Club

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine in 3 floor and terrence areas instructed manager to clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 compartment sink in the fish prep area on the 3rd floor with a leak. Instructed to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under/around heavy equipment, sinks and dish machine with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted high-temperature dishwashing machine gauge not maintaining final rinse temperature of 180f per code. Temeprature was only getting between 109-119f at time of inpsection instructed to repair, monitor, and maintain the temperature gauge of the final rinse. High-temperature dishwashing machine is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health.priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine in 3 floor and terrence areas instructed manager to clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 compartment sink in the fish prep area on the 3rd floor with a leak. Instructed to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under/around heavy equipment, sinks and dish machine with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2597533 issued on 07-16-2024 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued. #58-cfm with no allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid allergent training certificate.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wipe cloths stored on the prep tables throughout third floor prep area. Instructed to keep wipe cloths stored in proper sanitizing solution when not in use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soil residue on the fan guards in the walk-in veggie cooler on the thrid floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide lids for trash cans inside of womens restroom stalls on floor t for feminine hygiene products.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

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

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at the pipe under the dish machine. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under/around heavy equipment, sinks and dish machine with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -ceiling tiles in the food prep area with stains and food splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling tiles.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity. Observed about 10 live small flies located on the walls and ceiling of the roof top food prep area. Instructed to eliminate live small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed some food handlers without adequate hair restraints (cap, hair net) and some food handlers with beards and without beard guards. Instructed to provide at all times.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed tableware being preset on dining room tables without adequate protection from possible contamination. Instructed to invert glassware and plates and cover the mouth parts of the silverware or do not preset tables or set tables upon the customer's arrival.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-302.13 observed no irreversible thermometer nor high temperature dish machine test strips (that measure the surface temperature of 160f) on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee's toilet room located in the rooftop food prep area. Instructed to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed multiple overflowing outside garbage dumpsters with lids not closed and tight fitting. Instructed to never allow outside dumpsters to overflow with garbage and always keep all outside dumpster lids closed and tight fitting at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed an uneven wall under the high-temperature dish machine. Instructed to repair and make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dead insects behind the cooking equipment in the bakery prep area. Instructed to remove all dead insects and clean and sanitize the area.

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: - must obtain variance and haccp plan approval for all kimchi production on site. Priority foundation violation#:7-38-005. No citation issued. -

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: - observed preset tableware in the dining room, uncovered & exposed to potential contamination. Must remove/cover/invert all food contact surfaces of preset tableware to prevent potential exposure to contamination. -

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: - observed clean utensils store upright on racks by the dish area and in the storage room. Must remove and store all utensils inverted to prevent potential sources of contamination. -

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

Inspector’s note: - observed no irreversible test strips on site to adequately measure the utensil surface temperature (160f) after the final rinse in the high temp dish machine. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#:7-38-005. No citation issued. -

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: - must install a dump sink in the bar. -

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: - must provide a trash receptacle with a lid (attached or detached) for the food prep area on the mezzanine level. -

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: - observed peeling foil ceiling in the 3rd floor food prep and 3rd floor pastry kitchen area. Must remove and provide a ceiling that is non-corrosive, non-absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable. -

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: - observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the employee and guest toilet rooms' exhaust ventilations. Must detail clean and maintain. -

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: - observed the following previous core violation not corrected from the last inspection#:2184705 on 7/18/2018: observed some food handler's certificates not available for review. Instructed to provide all food handler's certificates and maintain. Priority foundation violation#:7-42-090. Citation issued. -

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed some refrigerators missing a thermometer in the employee dining food prep area and customer food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed small plates not inverted to protect from possible contamination being pre-set on dining tables located in the outside rooftop dining area. Instructed to protect from contamination and maintain. Manager corrected on site.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wall in poor repair and not smooth and easily cleanable under the high temperature dish machine and under 2 compartment sink located in the 3rd floor food prep area. Instructed to make wall smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cold water knob unable to turn on one of the two wash bowls located in the men's toilet room in the basement. Instructed to repair so that cold water knob is in good repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the wash bowl in the men's toilet room located on the 3m fl. In need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk around sink. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: The can opener by the office in the main food preparation area needs to be cleaned. Instructed to remove old food/dirt build up.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors in front of the 3-compartment sink in the main food preparation area needs regrouting. Instructed to regrout and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The ceiling tiles in the terrace food preparation area has dirt/dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The mops are not properly stored when not in use (sitting inside of the mop bucket full of dirty water). Instructed to store mops hanging up when not in use.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: The wash cloths are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Inadequate food protection, found a vacuum packaging machine in facility without having the proper approval froms the dep of public health, found several food items 20lbs that were vacuum packaged on site. machine is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH for further inquiry. serious citation issued 7-38-005(A) food items removed from kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: several bulk-food containers not labeled in kitchen and bakery, instructed to label.

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

Inspector’s note: condensation noted in double door cooler( chees and dairy ) instructed to eliminate and maintain. Raw wood shelves in walk-in cooler noted, instructed to seal or use non-absorbent material.

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

Inspector’s note: meat slicer not cleaned properly, noted encrusted food and debris behind blade housing cover, instructed to clean and maintain. ice build-up in ice cream freezer, instructed to remove and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Mold like substance noted on walk-in coolers walls and ceiling, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: inadequate lighting in meat walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk-food containers not labeled, instructed to label.

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

Inspector’s note: Found food strainers with loose wires, instructed to use sound utensils.

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint noted through out walk-in coolers and freezers, dusty ceiling in pastry station. Instructed to remove and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in coolers, instructed to provide. Missing light shield above ice bin in bar area. Instructed to install a light shield.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in all prep areas with accumulated debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the right faucet base leaking at the main kitchen's 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints while handling food.

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

Inspector’s note: Found on site vacuum packaging machine with no haccp plan or approval. Machine is being tagged held for inspection at this time. Machine may not be used until approval is granted for machine. Information given. No citation issued,

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

Inspector’s note: Several reach in coolers in need of new rubber gaskets. Must install and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in dry storage area in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in coffee station on 8th floor in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of thr reach in freezer in the pastry prep area-remove excess ice build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain floors under/around the dishmachine and heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean walls in dry storage area and around sinks/cooking equipment in prep area-remove spills, splatter and dirt/dust.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove peeling paint at the tope of the wall in the dry storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must fix the leak at the pipe under the dishmachine and maintain.

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. OBSERVED THICK ICE BLOCKS BUILDING ON CONDENSER OF PASTRY WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP.

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. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COVERS.

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. EMPLOYEES MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL (LEFT SIDE BOWL) DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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. PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER, SANDWICH PREP COOLER AND PASTRY WALK IN FREEZER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.

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. RESTAURANT PREP AREA INTERIOR CABINETS WITH FOOD/DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN CABINETS ALSO MUST CLEAN LOWER SIDE OF SHELVES IN DISHMACHINE ROOM AND RESTAURANT PREP AREA.

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. FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/KEEP FLOOR DRY.

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. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BY DISHMACHINE(UNDER FUSE BOX). MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL.

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

Inspector’s note: Prep area handwash bowl (by office) draining slowly, 2-compartment sink pipe leaking under left side compartment at silver room. Must repair and maintain sinks.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Found containers on shelving units not stored properly. (must store inverted)

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 floor tiles not grouted at restaurant kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Found broken light shield at fixture/restaurant kitchen.