East Bank Club

500 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60654
Other
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

East Bank Club has been inspected 24 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.

East Bank Club's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 25, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE FRONT MARKET COFFEE BEVERAGE PREP AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISPLAY MARKET COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS (SUSHI).(NO TCS FOODS STORED IN SAID COOLER AT THIS TIME).INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.THE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION".INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE 2ND FLOOR REAR DISHWASHING/KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT JUICE BEVERAGE PREP AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.HAND SINKS BEING BLOCKED BY A LARGE UTILITY CARTS AND BOXED ITEMS WHILE, FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY PREPARING FOODS AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX:1/2 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR BASEMENT RECEIVING DOCK EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 4TH FLOOR (SUN DECK) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS AND REMOVE MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AREAS.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT LOCATED IN THE REAR 2ND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN AND EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM LOCATED ON THE MAIN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP COOKING AREAS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 24, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN GRILL LINE SAUTE STATION AND SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN GRILL LINE SAUTE STATION AND SECOND FLOOR BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS OR PREP AREA.
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Oct 18, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL FLIES IN SECOND FLOOR OF FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN DISHWASHING AREA AND BAR OF SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND BAR. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/17/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN GRILL LINE SAUTE STATION AND SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN GRILL LINE SAUTE STATION AND SECOND FLOOR BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS OR PREP AREA.
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Oct 17, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 45.9F(CHICKEN) AND 45.7F(YOGURT). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $124 WEIGHING 37LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(MASHED POTATOES) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 116.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $13 WEIGHING 10LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 126F AND 150F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A SINGLE TANK CONVEYOR DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON BOTH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES, ONCE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED, INSTRUCTED TO EMAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL BE INFORMED IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL FLIES IN SECOND FLOOR OF FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN DISHWASHING AREA AND BAR OF SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND BAR. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/17/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN GRILL LINE SAUTE STATION AND SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN GRILL LINE SAUTE STATION AND SECOND FLOOR BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS OR PREP AREA.
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Jul 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Found 3 lbs of cooked potatoes at 62.4f held in steam table that was not turned on. Instructed to keep TCS food held at proper temperature. Priority violation 7-38-005, item discarded valued at $10.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Open employees cups noted in food prep area, instructed to keep away.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Additional hand wash sink is needed at the grill area dish room. instructed to install.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Fly trap noted above food prep table, instructed to keep away.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handlers with long hair swinging over food prep tables. long beard with no hair restraints.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Noted several cloth towels places under and above multi-use utensils. Instructed not to use cloth towels in dish washing area.
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Oct 5, 2023
Recent Inspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHC IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES IN UTILITY ROOMS. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROLEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES IN UTILITY ROOMS. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROLEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 21, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN SALAD COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT OF FOOD SHOP SELLING AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F. COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICHEN SALADS, POKE SALMON, SANDWICHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPERATURES BELOW 41.0F AT ALL TIMES. ENGINEER ON SITE COOLER HAS BEEN REPAIR AT THE END OF INSPECTION AND NOW MAINTAING TEMPERATURE OF 39.1F MAY USE COOLER AS USUAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE WALKING COOLER #4 LOCATED IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION ARE. OBSERVED GIRL AND FRIED CHICKEN ON TRAY WITH INTERNAL TEMPERTURE OF RANGING BETWEEN 53.3F, HONEY CHICKEN TENDERS, BUFFALO CHICKEN, AND BBQ TENDERS FOUND IN TO GO BOXES WITH TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 50.5F-57.4F, MARSALA CHICKEN 46.7F, COOKED SALMON AND COOKED SHRIMP IN TO GO BOXES AT 47.9F-49.4F, COOKED BEEF ON PLASTIC CONTAINER AT 62.4F RAW CHICKEN STORED IN A BIG PLASTIC CONTAINER AT 52.2F-53.1F. ALSO OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAING PROPER TEMERATURE INSIDE REACH-IN SALAD COOLER IN FOOD SHOP AREA NEXT TO MAIN KITCHEN DOOR. OBSERVED CHICKEN SALAD AT 47.4- 49.6F, CHIPOTLE CHICKEN SALAD AT 48.2F, CALIFORNIA COBB SALAD AT 54.6F, SALMON POKE BOWLS 49.3F-49.7F AND TERIYAKI CHICKEN BOWLS 47.3F-49.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 64# OF FOOD WORTH $598. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN COLD PREP AREA IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHC IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES IN UTILITY ROOMS. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROLEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 18, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN SUN DECK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Aug 10, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN SUN DECK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Aug 8, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN SUN DECK SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN SUN DECK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Aug 1, 2022
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN 1ST FLOOR BAR MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING SANITIZER BETWEEN 50-100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN BEING HELD IN 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN SUN DECK SERVICE AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48.5F AND 50.1F. MANGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY $115. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER IN SUN DECK SERVICE AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2545264 DATED 12/8/2021: " OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAITON 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON "SUN DECK" MENU FOR ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON SUN DECK MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN SUN DECK SERVICE AREA, MAIN PREP AREA, AND BAR AT "THE GRILL." INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN SUN DECK SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN SUN DECK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Dec 8, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS; ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND THE ASTERISKS THAT INDENTIFY WHICH ITEMS ARE UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR THE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD SHOP AND INSIDE THE 1-DOOR JUICE BAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, ETC) IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON THE EXPO LINE (AT "THE GRILL") THAT IS DIRECTLY NEXT TO TO-GO ITEM STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK OR TO RELOCATE THE SINGLE SERVICE/TO-GO ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 1-DOOR MILK COOLER LOCATED IN THE JUICE BAR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A HEAVY BLACK RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE METAL RACKS INSIDE THE 1-DOOR MILK COOLER IN THE JUICE BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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May 2, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGERS, STEAK , FLANK STEAK, SUSHI, AND EGGS ON MENU (MAXWELL'S, AND THE GRILL), FACILITY HAS A BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER MENU . ALL SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT LABELING: ZUCCHINI WALNUT-BREAD, SMOOTHIES, HOTCAKES AND CARROT CAKE. LOCATED AT THE THE FOOD SHOP SELF SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT, INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICIAL COLORS, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS AND CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES, IF CONTAINED IN THE FOOD; AN ACCURATE DECLARATION OF THE NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD .
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Apr 30, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (IN USE) INADEQUATELY SANITIZING (CHLORINE) GLASSWARE AT 10 PARTS PER MILLION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100 PARTS PER MILLION FORLOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE USING CHLORINE AS A SANITIZING AGENT . LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 50 - 100 PARTS PER MILLION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ( TUNA, DICED CANTALOUPE, CHILI) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY -TO-EAT TCS FOOD HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGERS, STEAK , FLANK STEAK, SUSHI, AND EGGS ON MENU (MAXWELL'S, AND THE GRILL), FACILITY HAS A BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER MENU . ALL SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AND BAKERY MISSING COMMON NAME ( FLOUR, SUGAR, CAKE FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT LABELING: ZUCCHINI WALNUT-BREAD, SMOOTHIES, HOTCAKES AND CARROT CAKE. LOCATED AT THE THE FOOD SHOP SELF SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT, INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICIAL COLORS, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS AND CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES, IF CONTAINED IN THE FOOD; AN ACCURATE DECLARATION OF THE NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN JUICE BAR FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND A BUILD UP OF OLD SPILLED JUICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE BREWER LOCATED IN THE FOOD SHOP OR THE GRILL. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE GRILL BAR, BAKERY, AND THE JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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May 10, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPEN DRINKS ON ACTIVE PREP COUNTERS IN KITCHEN. NOTED BEVERAGE ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO SLICER, NOTED 2 OPEN DRINKS ON THE PREP COUNTER IN THE PREPACKAGED GOODS PREP AREA, AND ANOTHER ON THE PREP COUNTER NEXT TO A CUTTING BOARD. OPERATOR REMOVED DRINKS FROM PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES IN THE KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT NAME OF ITEM PROPERLY NOTED ON THE LABEL. MUST INCLUDE NAME OF ITEM FOR PRODUCT REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. ALSO NOTED PRE-PACKAGED "TO-GO" ITEMS (SALADS, FRUIT CUPS, COOKIES, ETC) IN THE MARKET SHOP WITHOUT PROPER INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL "TO-GO" ITEMS MUST INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE ITEM, LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY PREDOMINANCE, NET WEIGHT OF ITEM, PLACE OF MANUFACTURER AND ALLERGENS PRESENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATING ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE FAN UNIT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ICE. OBSERVED TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD TOGETHER A CRACK IN THE UPPER DROP PLATE OF THE LEFT ICE MACHINE (1ST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR CRACK WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WHITE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS IN USE WITH ROUGH EDGES FROM BROKEN CORNERS AND SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN CONTAINERS WITH ONES THAT ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WATER FIXTURE IN THE 1ST FLOOR "OVERNIGHT" JANITOR CLOSET, WHERE WATER IS POOLING ON THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR LEAK.
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Jun 19, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGENINIC PRACTICES OF EMPLOYEE USING BARE HANDS TO PREPARE READY TO EAT FOOD OF PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY SANDWICHES. OBSERVED SAME EMPLOYEE RINSING KNIFE FOR PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY SANDWICHES IN EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING LEMON SLICER IN EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AT JUICING AREA HANDLING CASH AND THEN APPLYING GLOVES TO MAKE SMOOTHIES AND NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE APPLYING GLOVES. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AT JUICING AREA NOT PROPERLY WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF BLENDERS AND UTENSILS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES JUST RINSING OF BLENDERS AND UTENSILS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ROOFTOP GRILL AREA RINSING VEGETABLE PEELER WITHOUT WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING. AT TIME OF INSPECTION BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WERE SET UP PROPERLY AND INSTRUCTIONS WERE GIVEN ON THE IMPORTANCE OF WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. CRITCAL VIOLAITON 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABINET DOOR IN DISREPAIR UNDER ESPRESSO MACHINE IN JUICING AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED JUICER UNCLEAN WITH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE JUICER EVERY FOUR HOURS. OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SMOOTHIE VEGETABLE DISPLAY COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED ICE MACHINES UNCLEAN WITH BUILD UP OF DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT ABOVE MOP SINK IN CLOSET NEAR DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT. OBSERVED FANS IN PRAPARRED COOLER WALK IN. CLEAN FANS IN WALK IN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD MISSING IN BASEMENT PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR BAR GLASSMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE GLASSMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS WITH TORN DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS/COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ALSO MUST BE TIGHT FITTED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS, SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES, DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER CONDENSERS (REAR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT PREP AREAS. MUST REGROUT ALL LOW/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL/CEILING AT 2ND FLOOR DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT/REPAINT SAME WALL/CEILING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 4TH FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS AT FOOD SHOP BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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May 21, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER READING AT 0 PPM FOR FINAL RINSE, WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING THE GLASSES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND WAS ABLE TO FIX THE DISH MACHINE AND HAVE FINAL RINSE FOR CHLORINE AT 100PPM DURING INSPECTION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,DISHES UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DUST BUILD-UP AND CONTAMINATION IN THE DISH WASHING AREA 2ND FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT RUSTED. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE IST FLOOR. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A LID FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE SERVICE BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND 1ST FLOOR BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE FIRST FLOOR COOK LINE ,WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER FIRST FLOOR,2ND FLOOR AND 4TH FLOOR,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT PURCHASING,STORAGE AND RECEIVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE ,FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD/CANOPY ON THE COOK LINE 2ND FLOOR WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE TAYLOR MACHINE (ONE OF TWO TAYLOR MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER.
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Sep 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROEPR HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOUND 50 LBS OF COOKED RICE STORED IN A LARGE CONTAINER AT 54.5F, RICE STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). FOOD ITEM DISCARDED VALUED AT $150.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CRACKED ICE SCOOP, CLOGGED DRAIN LINE AT BAR SODA DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, SODA GUN DISPENSER AT 2ND FLOOR BAR, CONDENSATION NOTED AT FRONT SHOP DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 25, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PAPER CUPS ARE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SIGLE SERVICE ITEMS AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES ARE WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS AT BAR COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOOSE WIRES AT THE DEEP FRYER BASKETS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ANY UTENSILS THAT ARE IN DISREPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER GASKETS, MEAT SLICERS NOT CLEAN, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON BACK OF SLICER AND RUBBER GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: A HOLE IN MAIN KITCHEN CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Feb 14, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOODEN SHELF NEXT TO DISH WASHING AREA WITH ROUGH AND UNSEALED CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND PROVIDE UNABSORBANT SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE AND AROUND BLADE HOUSING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SHELVES IN RECEIVING WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, ICE MAKER UPPER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON RECEIVING DRY STORAGE CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Jun 21, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AT THE JUICE BAR, 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA AND BASEMENT HALLWAY STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE SEEN THROUGHOUT THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE BBQ SUNDECK 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST SEPARATE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES FROM THE CONSUMABLE ICE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AT THE JUICE BAR STATION.
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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. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 4TH FLOOR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 26, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Found 2nd floor prep area 4-door cooler not maintained, ambient air temperature at 45.5 F. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler. Citation issued. Ticket #H000058027 15.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. Found potentially hazardous foods held at improper tempertures between 45.5 F and 50 F- Tuna, Egg Salad, Ham, Cheese, etc. Instructed manager all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40 F or below if held cold. Manager voluntarily discarded all out of temperature foods at this time. Citation issued.
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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. Found prep reach in coolers door rubber gaskets in poor repair, ripped. Must replace/repair all damaged door 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 both 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. Must detail clean floor under and around all shelves, along corners and walls throughout Bakers storage room.
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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. Food shop prep area 1-compartment sink pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was East Bank Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at East Bank Club on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at East Bank Club?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at East Bank Club.

Has East Bank Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at East Bank Club have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at East Bank Club means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is East Bank Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, East Bank Club is inspected around two times per year on average.