The Chicago Club

November 27, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 5-202.12 OBSERVED THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS HAND WASHING SINKS AT AN INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 71F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL TIMES. ENGINEER ON SITE ADJUSTED THE TEMPERATURE AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID HAND WASHING SINKS WERE MAINTAINING 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). • 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK ON THE ROOFTOP AND AT THE MEZZANINE BAR AREAS HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, SLICED TOMATOES) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
code 2Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT AN INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA; OBSERVED ABOUT 4 LBS OF COOKED GYROS MEAT AT 106F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 21
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU REFERRING TO THE MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS; STEAK ITEMS,, UNDERCOOKED EGG ITEM AND OYSTERS, PLUS NO "COOKED TO ORDER" ATTACHED TO THE REMINDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD "THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" BY THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: 7-202.11 OBSERVED OPENED INSECT TRAPS CONTAINING PESTICIDE CHEMICALS HANGING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO NEVER SET ANY PESTICIDE CHEMICALS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO ADMINISTER PESTICIDES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
code 28
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE ROOF TOP FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: 2-402.11 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS (CAP, HAIR NET) AND SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
code 40
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: 4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE BEING PRESET ON DINING ROOM TABLES WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT GLASSWARE AND PLATES AND COVER THE MOUTH PARTS OF THE SILVERWARE OR DO NOT PRESET TABLES OR SET TABLES UPON THE CUSTOMER'S ARRIVAL.
code 45
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER NOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS (THAT MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 48
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE ROOFTOP FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: 5-501.15 OBSERVED MULTIPLE OVERFLOWING OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS TO OVERFLOW WITH GARBAGE AND ALWAYS KEEP ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
code 54

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