312 Chicago
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2024
90
Score
312 Chicago has been inspected four times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that 312 Chicago's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 2, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so 312 Chicago is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND BLACK STAINS AT THE PASTA PREP STATION COOLER. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND ON THE FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 16, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Clean utensils rack stored too close to mop sink area, instructed to install a barrier.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Chipped wall paint next to front prep area, instructed to provide a durable smooth surface.
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Nov 3, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 26, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE/ FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEMP OBSERVED TO BE 143.6F MEASURED BY DISHWASHING DISK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN DISH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON 2 FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK BY COFFE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN 2ND FLOOR DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN COOLER HANDLE IN THE COLD HOLDING COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT AND SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHTOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 312 Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 312 Chicago on file is from Apr 2, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 312 Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at 312 Chicago.
Has 312 Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 312 Chicago have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 312 Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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