Trader Mike

400 S Financial Pl, Chicago, IL 60605

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Dec 14, 2011

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for Trader Mike. The most recent report on file is from Dec 14, 2011. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Trader Mike since Dec 14, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 14, 2011

License

8 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. RUSTY SHELVES IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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. BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA, MISSING BASEBOARD THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA, STAINED AND MOLDY WALLS BEHIND DISH WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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. DIRTY WALLS AND CABINETS AND FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT, MUST CLEAN.

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. HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING SHIELD AT CEILNG LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOR PREP AREA LIGHTS

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. VENTILATION INSIDE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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. CLUTTER AND SEVERAL BROKEN COOLERS IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trader Mike last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trader Mike on file is from Dec 14, 2011. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Trader Mike?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Trader Mike.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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