Off the Tracks
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2020
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Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Off the Tracks, the earliest from 2010. On Sep 30, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Off the Tracks's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 30, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Sep 30, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Aug 13, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,DICE TOMATO,CHICKEN,PORK SAUSAGE, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED COOK LINE FOOD PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS ON 3RD FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH PREP & DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN DOWNSTAIRS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.120 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING STANDARDS DURING FOOD LONG TERM STORAGE (WALK IN COOLER). FACILITY WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR UNKNOWN LIQUID DRIPPING FROM CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER DIRECTLY FLOORING CAUSING POOLING ON FLOOR OF COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET CONTAMINATION PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS, WALL, STAIRS BARE CEMENT POROUS NOT EASY CLEANABLE. FLOORS AND STAIRS LEADING TO AND INSIDE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, PREP AREA INCLUDING DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR SMOOTH NON POROUS EASY TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR HEAVILY SCORED (RUSTED). MUST REPAIR FOR SMOOTH, NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 9, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS; SLICED TOMATO AT 55 DEGREES F INSIDE CONTAINER SITTING OUT IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN AREA (COOK LINE). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN.FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS. BOTH 2 OF(2) HAND SINK IN DISREPAIR, ONE IN FRONT PREP AREA (COOK LINE) AND 1 INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. HOT WATER SHUTOFF UNDER SINK DUE TO DISREPAIR DOES NOT TURN OFF (CONTINUOUSLY FLOW WATER). PERSON IN CHARGE TURNS OFF HOT WATER (HOT FAUCET/ KNOBS) DISREPAIR. INFORM PERSON IN CHARGED OF HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS, FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS; SLICED BEEF AT 119 DEGREES F INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN AREA (COOK LINE). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,DICE TOMATO,CHICKEN,PORK SAUSAGE, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED COOK LINE FOOD PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS ON 3RD FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH PREP & DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS, WALL, STAIRS BARE CEMENT POROUS NOT EASY CLEANABLE. FLOORS AND STAIRS LEADING TO AND INSIDE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, PREP AREA INCLUDING DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR SMOOTH NON POROUS EASY TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN DOWNSTAIRS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING STANDARDS DURING FOOD LONG TERM STORAGE (WALK IN COOLER). FACILITY WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR UNKNOWN LIQUID DRIPPING FROM CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER DIRECTLY FLOORING CAUSING POOLING ON FLOOR OF COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET CONTAMINATION PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY EMPLOYEE RESTROOM OPENING DIRECTLY TO FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF FACILITY (COOK LINE) NOT SELF CLOSING. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RESTROOM DOOR FOR SELF CLOSING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR HEAVILY SCORED (RUSTED). MUST REPAIR FOR SMOOTH, NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 24, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF APPROX 3-LBS OF EGGS INSIDE COOLER AT 59.9F,63.8F,65.0F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. EGGS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEES.CDI CRITICAL VIOLATON 7-38-005A
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 60-LBS OF COOKED PREP POTATOES STORED INSIDE OF CARDBOARD BOXS THEY CAME IN AND OTHER FOODS CAME IN CAME IN. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEES-CDI COST APPROX $ 20.00. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, COOKING CHICKEN,PREPARING SANDWICHES,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSE HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE, OR REMOVE PREP TABLE,CUTTING BOARD AND MEAT SLICER.
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Feb 2, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures. Found 4 lbs of eggs @ 50.1F in the pepsi cooler in front prep area. Found 1 lb of cooked sausage links @ 92.5F on a plate on the stove in kitchen (stove was not on at time of inspection.) Advised must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 140F or higher when hot, and 40F or less when cold. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimated total value to be $20. Critical violation 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Found hand sink in prep area without hot water. No water comes out of faucet when hot water handle is turned. Advised must provide working hot and cold water, with adequate city pressure at all hand sinks, at all times. Hot water was turned off at pipes under hand sink. Operator corrected during inspection. Advised hand sink must be maintained at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found cardboard boxes used as a floor mat in front prep area. Must remove. Found tin foil used as a liner on tray at coffee station. Must remove all. Advised all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable, and non-porous.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floor in basement area with debris and liquid. Must keep area dry and clean. Found boxes and other items stored directly on floor in basement. Must have all items elevated 6 inches or more from the floor. Found sump pump room with liquid and debris on floor. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Sump pump uncovered. Must provide proper cover. Must maintain all.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found dry storage items (bag in the box soda; to go containers, etc.) stored directly below the waste pipe in basement area. Must completely encase waste pipe or move items stored directly below. Must maintain same.
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Mar 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CASE,AND APPROX 7 DOZEN OF FRESH SHELL EGGS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- 56.7,54.8,51.6F,52.8F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER THAT WAS BEING REPAIRED AND HAD NOT YET REACH ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. EGGS REMOVED BY MANAGER STAFF AND APPROX COST $50.00 WAS DISCARDED,-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.APPROX 60LBS OF EGGS COST APPROX
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Jun 29, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF THE REACH-IN ICE BOX FREEZER ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FROST BUILD-UP AT THE ICE BOX FREEZER ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY FREEZER DOOR ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN/REPAINT OR REPLACE EXTENSIVELY RUSTED STAINLESS STELL SHELVING RACK IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE ICE BOX FREEZER WITH THE RUSTED DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DIRTY GREASY FLAT CARBBOARD BOXES BEING USED AT THE COOKING SERVICE LINE AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 13, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DEEP FRYERS, FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER, CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Feb 14, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAIN AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 14, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVING UNDER THE MAIN GRILL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STICKY FLOOR MATS MAIN AT COOKING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT MAIN COOKING LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAINT RUSTY FLOOR AT THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A LARGE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT CLOSET SUMP PUMP ROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT SAME AREA TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Jun 27, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE HANDSINK & 3-COMP SINK MUST BE FIXED & ATTACHED PROPERLY (NOT TAPED-UP).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN GUARDS OF SMALL COOLERS ARE DUSTY, MUST KEEP CLEAN & MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVER MISSING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 18, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. BASEMENT FLOOR PAINT PEELING(CAUSING SMALL PITS ON FLOOR). MUST MAKE BASEMENT FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.
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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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK H0T WATER HANDLE LEAKS AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTIAN SINK.
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Mar 1, 2011
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. OBSERVED PREMISES USING MILK CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES IN ORDER TO PROPERLY CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS, ALSO MUST CHAIN CO2 TANKS TOGETHER IN BASEMENT.
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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 ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND COOLER DOORS AT CORNERS. 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 ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Aug 30, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. FLOOR OF SMALL COOLER IN KITCHEN, AREA AROUND SALAD BAR NEED CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AROUND SALAD BAR & BASEMENT CEILING WITH DUST OR FOOD STAINS NEED CLEANING; INCLUDING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. MUST DOUBLE-BAG WITH PLASTIC, ANY DIRTY LINEN IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Off the Tracks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Off the Tracks on file is from Sep 30, 2020. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Off the Tracks?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Off the Tracks.
Has Off the Tracks' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Off the Tracks have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Off the Tracks 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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