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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

601 W Companies

200 E Randolph St

Last inspected Nov 27, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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1 inspection

License

Nov 27, 2024

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7 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO FOOD PREP TAKING PLACE ON SITE (NO FOOD ON SITE). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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notedCode 5Other

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005.

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notedCode 33Food temperature

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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT TURNED ON AND OPERATING AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE TO KEEP TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY, 7-38-005.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

NO THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE COLD AND HOT TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS ON SITE FOR THE CHLORINE AND QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KITS THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-00.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 50Other

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HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN (100F-120F AT HANDWASH SINKS, 110F MINIMUM AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY, 7-38-030(C).

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER(S). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 27, 2024 · Original Source

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