Emporium Logan Square
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2023
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Public records show eight inspections at Emporium Logan Square stretching back to 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 26, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Emporium Logan Square's record stops at Dec 26, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Dec 26, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 20, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2586627 DATED 12/08/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE) ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS.
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Dec 8, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE AND QAC) ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Nov 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RAISE FLOOR THRESHOLDS AT ENTRNACE/EXIT DOUBLE DOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTS BUILD UP ON WALLS AT MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WASHROOMS WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR BAR HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Dec 21, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 14, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE)NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. IS IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(a).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE PREP (TRUCK PROP) DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS INSIDE 2QLK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE ROOMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jun 10, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 13, 2014
License
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: facilities failed to maintain proper temperatures of 40F or less(cooler units not plugged in /working)air temp at 67.8F
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: Above had no hot/cold running water under city pressure on premises, must provide hot/cold running water under pressure at all times.(due to plumbing work being done)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Must connect all exposed hand sinks, drains to drain pipes/water supply pipes/lones in prep areas, premises (Truck prop).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Must provide paper towel, paper towel holders, soap, soap dispensers to all exposed hand sinks in prep areas.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Above had no proof of food sanitation certificate for city of Chicago, must provide proof of food sanitation certificate for city of Chicago.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks, cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors throughout premises not clean, need detailed cleaning throughout premises(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, window of Prop(truck), that had gaps, openings, shall be repaired/sealed. Wall that had exposed brick, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide thermometers to all coolers, walk in cooler.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Emporium Logan Square last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Emporium Logan Square on file is from Dec 26, 2023. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Emporium Logan Square?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Emporium Logan Square.
Has Emporium Logan Square's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Emporium Logan Square have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Emporium Logan Square 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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