Main Kitchen/ Pastry/Employees Cafeteria

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 12, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training on site for all city of chicago food managers. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Apr 24, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing hand washing signage at the hand washing sinks in the employee cafeteria. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label all food storage containers in the pastry prep area with the common name of food items.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a slow drainage at the hand washing sink in the pastry prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3. May 31, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Bulk food container not labeled ( flour ) instructed to label and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Condensation noted in deli/cheese walk-in cooler at 7th floor. Instructed to insulate cold lines properly.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

4. Aug 10, 2022 Pass

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   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Utensils in-use (large spoons, knives ) stored in standing water, instructed to keep in a dry clean container or under running cold water

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

5. Mar 24, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: knives and spoons in use stored in standing water, instructed to keep in a dry clean container or under running cold water.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Peeling paint noted on west wall of pastry kitchen, instructed to remove and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jun 21, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Obstructed hand wash sink at main kitchen, observed a food handler rinsing food and draining tuna cans in hand sink, instructed not to use hand wash sink for other than hands washing, priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Found 3 large soup( lentil, tomato ) containers stored in walk-in cooler at 52.2f, containers placed in cooler a day before, instructed mgr to cool down food properly and hold at 41f or lower, 40 lbs of soup discarded valued at $100. Priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Under cooked foods not identified with an asterisk and a disclaimer is missing ( these food items are cook to order ), instructed to provide on menu, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Utensils not air dried after washing, found jugs have been capped when wet. Instructed to air dry.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

7. Sep 28, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical Show violations

   • 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. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee and maintain. Priority foundation. 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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. 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(a) observed no consumer advisory reminder nor disclosure located on the menu for any item that can be ordered undercooked or raw. Instructed to provide a reminder and a disclosure on the menu. Priority foundation. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

8. Nov 24, 2017 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Nov 21, 2017 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 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: Observed 20 live small flies and 3 live cockroaches located in the dish washing area of the 9th floor food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease on top of the outside grease dumpster and grease dumpster lid not tight fitting. Instructed to clean and sanitize the grease dumpster top and make grease dumpster lid tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead cockroaches on top of seal containers located in the dry storage area on the 9th floor. 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: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE 9thM FLOOR. 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: Observed accumulated grease on the vents located above the cooking equipment in the food prep area located on the 7 th floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.

10. May 4, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cut fruit in a bowl and pastries on a tray unprotected while on display for self service at the buffet station on the 7th floor inside of room c and pastries unprotected while on display for self service next to the 7th floor bar. Instructed to provide sneeze guards for all food on display for self service. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed lettuce and cut fruit covered with towels inside of walk in coolers and 2 door coolers on the 7th and 9th floors. Instructed to remove the towels and cover food with food grade materials.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on the light shields above the grills under the 9th floor hood. Instructed to clean and maintain light shields.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 9th floor 1 compartment sink across from the grills with no hot running water and the faucet base leaking, 9th floor 3 compartment sink waste pipe leaking under the left basin, 9th floor 2 compartment sink waste pipe leaking across from high temperature dish machine, 9th floor 2 compartment sink fauce base leaking in the prep area, 7th floor exposed hand washing sink faucet base leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing and provide hot water to the 1 compartment sink across from the grills on the 9th floor.

11. Sep 22, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: disposable knives and trays stored improperly in dry food storage room, instructed to keep protected from contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hand sink too close to clean utensils rack, in bakery station. instructed to install a splash guard.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: peeling paint noted on dish machine ceiling, instructed to remove and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: condensation noted in main kitchen walk-in cooler, instructed to eliminate and maintain.

12. Apr 5, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several food handlers with long beard not wearing beard restraints. Instructed to wear.

13. Mar 28, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 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: Inadequate insects control, found 25 live fruit flies in pastry prep station, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas. Pest control service recommended. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food strainers with loose wires, instructed to use utensils that are in good repair. Standing water in ice scoop holder, instructed to keep dry and clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Damaged section of wall next to ice maker at main kitchen, missing ceiling tiles in dry food storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several food handlers with long beard not wearing beard restraints. Instructed to wear.

14. Sep 17, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the 7th floor ice machine in the hallway with build up. Instructed to clean and maintain the ice machines.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor tiles broken and missing inside of the 9m floor meat walk in cooler near the walk in freezer threshold. Instructed to repair and maintain all floor tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the light shield broken inside of the 9m fllor pastry walk in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain the light shield.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following leaks: 9th floor grand marge exposed hand sink faucet base,9th fl hot line 1 compartment sink faucet base, 9th fl plumbing under the left basin of the 3 compartment sink, and both faucet bases of the 7th fl 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain plumbing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at the 9th floor hot line 1 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain hot water at all sinks.

15. Nov 21, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate utensils sanitizing, found high temp dish washing machine with final rinse temperature at 150f while machine being used, instructed mgr to provied 180f or higher water temperature for final rinse. Critical citation issued, 7-38-30. By the end of inspection engineers restored final rinse to 190f.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing grout at dish washing area floor tiles trapping dirt and water, instructed to regrout and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in bakery dept walk-in freezer, instructed to provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Weak hot water pressure at main kitchen hand wash sink faucet, instructed to provide under city pressure.

16. Mar 14, 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: Food utensils in poor repair, found wire strainers with loose wires, instructed to use only sound, utensils in good repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Several prep cooler doors with missing and damaged rubber gaskets, instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Pipes inside walk-in cooler not insulated properly causing condensation, instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employees clothing stored on food shelves, instructed to keep away.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food handler in pastry not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to wear.

17. Aug 9, 2013 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: Must provide a consumer advisory for public view relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products at all times.

    • 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 sanitize all floor drains located on the 9th floor kitchen areas to prevent pest breeding.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must regrout floors at the 9th floor kitchen area at the dish machine area and the front line kitchen area so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide working light bulb at the r7 refrigerator.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must have refrigerator water line drain into a pan or floor drain on the 8th floor college hall dining area.

18. Feb 22, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. SINGLE USE PAPER CUPS ARE USED AS A BULK FOODS SCOOPS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. MUST STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • 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. MOLDY INSULATION PIPE COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • 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. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON AND AROUND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL AND WINDOW NEXT TO MAIN DISH WASHER NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD-UP AND CHIPPED PAINT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

19. Feb 22, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • 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. MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AROUND BLADE COVER, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACE NOT CLEAN, A GRAY FILM NOTED ON SURFACES, 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES AROUND DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER NOT SHIELDED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE.