Chicago Chop House
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2017
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Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Chicago Chop House, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 15, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Chicago Chop House is from Sep 15, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chicago Chop House is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Sep 15, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLES OF MAIN KITHCEN BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR HANDLES OF REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED BAR ON 1ST FLOOR WITH BAR SURFACE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR SURFACE OF BAR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT 2ND FLOOR BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Mar 26, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE DEEP FRYER AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED WATER TRAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING CEILING PANEL ON TOP OF THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND STAINED/RUSTY CEILINGS ON HALL WAY BY THE REAR DOOR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK.
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Jun 24, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A GRAYISH, BROWNISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINES AT THE BASEMENT AND 3RD FLOOR PREP/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER COOLER, DRAINS AT THE 3 RD FLOOR BY THE HAND WASH SINK AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR. EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 13, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: IMPROPER USE OF 3-COMP SINK, FOUND SOILED WET MOPS BEING STORED IN 3-COMP SINK. NO MOP SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED NOT STORE MOPS IN 3-COMP SINK.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO LABELS ON SCALOPE CANS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPOROPER STORAGE OF KNIVES, FOUND A LARGE KITCHEN KNIVE WEDGED BETWEEN GREASY PIPE AND WALL AT MAIN KITCHEN LIN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AT A CLEAN AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON PIPES AT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 25, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Reach in prep coolers (adjacent to fryers) door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged gaskets.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed slight lime build up inside ice machines. Must clean and maintain equipment.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Observed damaged floor tiles in prep area/dishmachine area also observed standing water on floor under broilers. Must repair/regrout damaged floor tiles and keep floor dry throughout.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. Bar handwash bowl pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain sink.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Chop House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Chop House on file is from Sep 15, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Chop House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chicago Chop House.
Has Chicago Chop House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Chop House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Chop House 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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