DELMONICO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND MIDDLE PREP AREAS AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTING THEM TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK & BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: OBSERVED NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, IN COLD HOLDING UNITS, ON SHELVES IN PREP AREAS, AND STORAGE AREAS AND IN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: OBSERVED BURNED AREA ON WHITE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP AREA ACROSS FROM MIDDLE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE SAID WHITE CUTTING BOARD SO THAT IT SHALL BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPING BUILUP ON AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL IN FRONT COOKLINE AND IN BETWEEN FLAT TOP GRILL AND FRYER IN FRONT COOKLINE. OBSERVED GREASE AND BLACK BUILDUP ON STOVE IN MIDDLE AND REAR COOKLINES AND WOK STATION IN MIDDLE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILDUP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT, MIDDLE AND REAR COOKLINES AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOIL ACCUMULATIONS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. NO WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING MOP SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MOP SINK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ON SHELVES AND IN INTERIOR OF CABIENETS IN REAR PREP, MIDDLE PREP, FRONT PREP, EMPLOYEE CHANGING/BREAK ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS NEXT TO WOK STATION IN MIDDLE AND IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GRAY BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP IN REAR OF FACILITY. OBSERVED SOILED WALLS IN UTILITY ROOM AND STAINED CEILING THROUGHOUT MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAINT IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED GROUT MISSING IN BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS(FRONT, MIDDLE, AND REAR), STORAGE ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK, DISHWASHING AREA, HALLWAYS AND WALK IN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR OF FACILITY WERE COOKLINE AND WALK IN FREEZER ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH SOLID SHIELDS WHERE COOKLINE AND WALK IN FREEZER ARE LOCATED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER IN REAR BY BACK EXIT AND UNUSED WHITE FREEZER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT UNECESSARY TO OPERATION OF FACILITY.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11: OBSERVED MISSING OR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN ALL HOODS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN ALL HOODS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN BREAK ROOM AND NON WORKING LIGHT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN REAR WHERE WALK IN FREEZER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL DIM AND NON WORKING LIGHTS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREAS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2623036 DATED 08/28/2025 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED FOUR LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON BOX IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/28/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. UPON REINSPECTION ON 9/5/2025 STILL OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM FRONT COOKLINE, OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHEN UPPER PANEL DOOR WAS OPENED AND OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH IN INTERIOR OF SMALL NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR IN BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO SERVICE FACILITY.

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2623036 DATED 08/28/2025 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED FOUR LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON BOX IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/28/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. UPON REINSPECTION ON 9/5/2025 STILL OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM FRONT COOKLINE, OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHEN UPPER PANEL DOOR WAS OPENED AND OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH IN INTERIOR OF SMALL NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR IN BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO SERVICE FACILITY.

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.