Standing Room Only Chicago

610 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
American
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2020
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Score
Medium Risk

Standing Room Only Chicago has been inspected seven times since 2011. The most recent visit was on Apr 30, 2020. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The most recent inspection at Standing Room Only Chicago is from Apr 30, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Standing Room Only Chicago on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DUST AND GREASE ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
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Sep 1, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS HAS DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS HAVE FOOD AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM)WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 15, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO PREP KITCHEN WITH NO BARRIERS WHERE CUSTOMERS ARE USING IT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WALL OR REMOVE RESTROOM SIGN AND MAKE IT EMPLOYEES ONLY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 26, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN A FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR SHIRTS WITH SLEEVES. NO EXPOSED ARMS ALLOWED.
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Nov 18, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE PREP TABLE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 13, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ACROSS WALK IN COOLER.(MUST SEAL/PAINT)
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Sep 23, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND MOISTURE BUILD UP INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA 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. OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND GRILL. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERA AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AREA BEHIND COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE COOKLINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Standing Room Only Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Standing Room Only Chicago on file is from Apr 30, 2020. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Standing Room Only Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Standing Room Only Chicago.

Has Standing Room Only Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Standing Room Only Chicago have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Standing Room Only Chicago means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.