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CHICAGO TRIBUNE

777 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60654 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

CHICAGO TRIBUNE has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 26, 2013. The most recent inspection, on July 17, 2014, found no infractions.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on July 10, 2014. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on July 10, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 17, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 10, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE 3 DOOR AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED STAINED TILES, HOLES ON CEILING TILES AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • NOTED 2 COOLERS (DISPLAY COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT) AT THE FRONT AND REAR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES ARE 60.6F AND 48.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED OVER 15 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND BOXES ON SHELVING AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR CONSULTATION. ALSO NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR BY THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR NOT RODENT PROOF (1/2 IN). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT PEAT ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE 3 DOOR AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COLD FRONT SERVING LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED STAINED TILES, HOLES ON CEILING TILES AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK(COLD) AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE SHELING INSIDE COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, WALK IN COOLER, REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT LINE SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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