The Optima Chicago
Last inspected: May 9, 2018
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Score
The Optima Chicago has been inspected seven times since 2010. On May 9, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at The Optima Chicago is from May 9, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up four times.
The Optima Chicago scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
May 9, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food manager on duty and no certified food managers certificate posted to view while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (raw beef and mussels). Informed manager that a certified food manager must be on site and post certificate at all times, whenever potentially hazardous foods are on site. Serious violation # 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed 2 inch hole on prep table shelving in dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed chipped paint on wire shelving racks in walk in cooler. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface/ replace and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable and easily cleanable. Observed raw wood shelving in 2nd floor Beverage closet. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease buildup on hood filters above flat top grill station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed drain tube for soda gun resting in dump sink. Instructed manager to run drain tube to existing plumbing drain. Maintain at all times. Observed a kitchen/dish pit area, from previous business Salpicon, on 3rd floor. Manager VicTtor Bermudez noted that ares will not be used for production, prep or service. At time of inspection space was used as storage for restaurant and dining room equipment. Instructed to contact inactivate all water lines in said area or to reactivate lines to ensure proper water pressure. CDPH if space is used for production, prep or service.
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Mar 3, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND DISHWARE IN KITCHEN (1ST FLOOR)MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR COOK LINE(1ST FLOOR).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD ON 1 SET OF LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA (1ST FLOOR).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 5, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVES WITH HOLE BY THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE SPRAYER OF THE DISH WASHER AND AT THE FAUCET OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR KITCHEN (FIRST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 20, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES IN BOTH PREP AREAS, AND FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Sep 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHEVLING ON THE 2nd FLOOR STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE ON 2nd FLOOR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE THE GREASE IN THE KITCHEN ON THE 2nd FLOOR. NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXPOSE HAND SINK IN THE 1st FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE COVERED, DATED & LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE STOPPERS AT THE BAR SINK ARE WRAPPED-UP WITH PLASTIC, MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COMPRESSORS & FANGUARDS OF COOLERS, WITH DUST BUILD-UP MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES IN COLD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE MUST BE KEPT DRY ALSO.
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Oct 27, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. FOOD WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Optima Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Optima Chicago on file is from May 9, 2018. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Optima Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Optima Chicago.
Has The Optima Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Optima Chicago have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Optima Chicago 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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