Michael Jordan's Steakhouse
Last inspected: Mar 1, 2016
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Going back to 2011, Michael Jordan's Steakhouse has nine inspections in the public record. On Mar 1, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Michael Jordan's Steakhouse dates to Mar 1, 2016.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Michael Jordan's Steakhouse is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 1, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: ALL THREE REVOLVING DOORS AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR HAD 1/2 INCH GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DOORS SWEEPS TO RODENT PROOF DOORS. ENGINEERS WERE ONSITE TO REPLACE AND FIX THE DOORS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Apr 24, 2015
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER NOT INSIDE THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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May 16, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR CORNERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN DRY STORAGE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE ROTISSERIE IN THE PREP AREA AND IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BAR COOLERS WITH NO THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UTENSILS STORED IN BOWLS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Apr 29, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR CORNERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN DRY STORAGE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE ROTISSERIE IN THE PREP AREA AND IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH AND RINSE BASINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BAR COOLERS WITH NO THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UTENSILS STORED IN BOWLS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Apr 21, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECIEVING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OUTER MOST DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AREA SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER ARE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR CORNERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN DRY STORAGE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE ROTISSERIE IN THE PREP AREA AND IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH AND RINSE BASINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BAR COOLERS WITH NO THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UTENSILS STORED IN BOWLS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Feb 11, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Jan 12, 2012
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. CHIPPED SURFACES INSIDE ICE MAKER, BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. ICE SCOOPS ARE TETHERED PERMENENTLY TO ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO FREE SO IT CAN BE WASHED.
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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. STANDING WATER BEHIND DISH MACHINE AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR AND MINIMIZE STANING WATER AS POSSIBLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED UNDER PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN LOCKER ROOM.
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Aug 5, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP. DISHMACHINE AT THE BAR IS NOT HOOKED-UP TO THE SINTIZER, SOAP & RINSE ADDITIVES-MUST INSTALL. Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: SOAP & PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICES MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSINKS AT BAR AREA. Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT REAR ROOM (FOR SODA SYRUP RACKS), MUST BE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE & CEILING TILES MUST BE PROVIDED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK AT WATER LINES UNDER SINKS AT THE BAR; ICE MACHINE & SODA MACHINE LINES MUST BE HOOKED-UP TO THE WATER SUPPLY. LEAK AT FRONT SIDE UNDER DISHMACHINE & PIPE UNDER HANDSINK AT DISHROOM MUST BE FIXED ALSO. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Michael Jordan's Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Michael Jordan's Steakhouse on file is from Mar 1, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Michael Jordan's Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Michael Jordan's Steakhouse.
Has Michael Jordan's Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Michael Jordan's Steakhouse have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Michael Jordan's Steakhouse 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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