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Forum 55 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

Forum 55 55 E MONROE ST, CHICAGO 60603 Restaurant
April 18, 2017 Canvass License #1472957
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE EXHIBITION FOOD STATION TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKETS.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND THE WHEELS OF THE FLAT TOP WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES CAUSING PONDING WATER AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN THE FLOORS.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WATER LINE LEAKING BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASES, OBSERVED A TOP LOADING YOGURT MACHINE IN THE DINING ROOM WITHOUT A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE IT, LARGE PREPARATION/COOKING EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING, PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD WATER ABOVE THE YOGURT MACHINE, REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT THAT CANNOT BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WATER LINE LEAKING BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASES, OBSERVED A TOP LOADING YOGURT MACHINE IN THE DINING ROOM WITHOUT A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE IT, LARGE PREPARATION/COOKING EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING, PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD WATER ABOVE THE YOGURT MACHINE, REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT THAT CANNOT BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections