The Casino

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE LUNCH AND DINNER MENU; ADVISORY IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. 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. MANAGEMENT UPDATED MENU AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

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.

Inspector notes: THE LOWER LEVEL BAR HANDWASHING SINK IS MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE LOWER LEVEL PASTRY ROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE EMPLOYEE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Inspector notes: FOUND A THICK LAYER OF OLD GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYER. FOUND OLD FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROWN COLORED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME IN THE CAULK AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU FOR RAW AND POTENTIALLY UNDERCOOKED ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND STEAK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2229521 DATED 10/10/2O18 NOT CORRECTED: "FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED OF THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS: ANY FOOD HANDLER WORKING IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO, UNLESS THAT PERSON HAS A VALID FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT. IF SOMEONE WORKING IN A FACILITY THAT IS NOT A FOOD HANDLER ON A REGULAR BASIS, BUT FILLS IN AS A FOOD HANDLER WHEN NEEDED, THEY TOO MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING." "OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SUMMARY REPORT FROM AN INSPECTION IN 2014 POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. ISSUED NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY ON SITE SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROWN COLORED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN IN DOWNSTAIRS FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME IN THE CAULK AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60.

Inspector notes: REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR IN REAR OF KITCHEN NEAR STAIRS TO BASEMENT WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH THEIR COMMON NAME.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED IN RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: 3-301.11 (B)-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING/CHOPPING TOMATOES, FOR READY TO EAT FOOD/CLUB SALAD, AT PASTRY PREP STATION WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS AND/OR SINGLE USE GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 1LB, AT A VALUE OF $2.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

Inspector notes: 5-204.11- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE OR IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO: - KITCHEN PREP AREA IN BASEMENT - SECONDARY BAR ON LOWER LEVEL (IN BETWEEN MEN'S AND WOMAN'S REST ROOMS) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINKS IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: 6-301.13- OBSERVED HAND WASHING AIDS (SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) INSTALLED ABOVE 3RD SINK BASIN IN PREP KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -WOMAN'S RESTROOM IN BASEMENT -HOT PREP LINE IN MAIN KITCHEN -BACK BAR SERVICE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SIGNS IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: 3-305.15- FOUND CAST IRON SEWERS LINES RUNNING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREA IN FOOD PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER ABOVE SAID AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector notes: 4-101.19- OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON WIRE SHELVING UNITS IN OFFICE DRY STORAGE ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES USED ON WINE RACK IN BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector notes: 5-205.15- OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH HANDS SINKS IN WOMAN'S RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector notes: 5-203.13- FOUND 1 BLUE MOP BUCKET AND MOP HEAD STORED ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NO MOP SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

Inspector notes: 2-102.13-FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED OF THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS: ANY FOOD HANDLER WORKING IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO, UNLESS THAT PERSON HAS A VALID FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT. IF SOMEONE WORKING IN A FACILITY THAT IS NOT A FOOD HANDLER ON A REGULAR BASIS, BUT FILLS IN AS A FOOD HANDLER WHEN NEEDED, THEY TOO MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

Inspector notes: 8-304-11(A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. AT TIME OF INSPECTION SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN BACK HALLWAY SERVICE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector notes: FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT HAVING A WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE OFFICE OF CDPH, ALSO FOUND SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED ON SITE. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY.

Inspector notes: PREP COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, NOT ENCRUSTED FOOD ON BACK OF BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOUND CAST IRON SEWERS LINES RUNNING ABOVE PREP KITCHEN IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. WALLS AROUND PREP TABLE WITH FOOD STAINS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DURABLE SOOTH SURFACE.

Inspector notes: FOUND MOP BUCKET AND HEADS KEPT NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, NO MOP SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. NO HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP KITCHEN, 2 COMP PREP SINK IS BEING USED AS A HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE.

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (MEAT, SEAFOOD, PASTA, CHEESE, POTATOES, ETC ) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS, AND WALK-IN FREEZER WITHOUT A IDPH OR CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES. THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS NEEDED BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOOD. MANAGEMENT TAGGED APPROXIMATELY 200# OF VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS WORTH APPROXIMATELY $1,800. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE REACH-IN ICE CREAM COOLER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE--MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST AND SUBSTANCE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DELI SLICER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE CRACK IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING INSIDE OF THE #2 WALK IN COOLER OF THE PASTRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA TO ELIMINATE THE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING AND PREP TABLES AND ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDER THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE CRACK IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING INSIDE OF THE #2 WALK IN COOLER OF THE PASTRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PASTRY ROOM 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED TO THE PUBLIC OR PRINTED ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Inspector notes: INVERTED METAL FOOD CONTAINER USED AS LEGGING FOR COOKS LINE SHELVING COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR WITH PROPER MATERIAL.

Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DISH AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP AND SHELVING ON COOKS LINE, UNDER LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER STORED POTS/PANS AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT SAME SINK AREA.

Inspector notes: MOLDY WALL WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR/REMOVE MOLD.

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DRY FOODS STORAGE ROOM.

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER CONTAINING DAIRY.

Inspector notes: FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF WINE COOLER NOT CLEAN

Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

Inspector notes: MISSING LABELES ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABELD AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: ICE MAKER LOCATED UNDER SEWER PIPE IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AWAY FROM SEWERS PIPES.

Inspector notes: WALLS IN THE 3-COMP SINK DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED AND CHIPPED WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH EASY-TO CLEAN SURFACE.

Inspector notes: MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Inspector notes: NOTED 2-3 SHELVING OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS, STORED AROUND THE SUMP PUMP AREA OF THE BASEMENT (SOUTHEAST CORNER). INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM THIS SECTION, IF THESE ARTICLES ARE STILL NEEDED, OR DISCARD-IF THEY ARE NOT USEFUL. Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

Inspector notes: ALL ALUMINUM FOIL COVERS ON SHELVES & AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES MUST REMOVED/KEPT CLEAN. ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Inspector notes: FLOOR SECTION AROUND BOOSTER HEATER OF DISHMACHINE MUST BE RE-SURFACED, TO MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Inspector notes: ANY MILK/PLASTIC CRATES USED FOR STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

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 ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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. LOWER LEVEL 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HANDLES LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.