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CHICAGO DINER LOGAN SQUARE

2333 N MILWAUKEE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60647
15
Total Inspections
13.3%
Pass Rate
13
Failures

Inspection History

Oct 1, 2024

Result: Fail
2 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT PIPE AT HANDSINK AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.MUST REPAIR.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED

Apr 17, 2023

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND ON FAN COVERS INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 4, 2022

Result: Fail
14 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE BEHIND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE PREP TABLES BEHIND THE HOTLINE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;15|FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW EGGS BEING STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE LOW REACH IN COOLER ON THE HOTLINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO BOTTOM SHELF FOR PROPER STORAGE OF RAW ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.;;28|TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO SPRAY BOTTLES IN THE REAR UTILITY ROOM NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE CHEMICAL INSIDE. INTSRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 OF GAP UNDER THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 4 SCOOPS USED FOR SERVING FOOD ON THE HOTLINE SITTING ON TOP ON THE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS PROPERLY INSIDE CONTAINERS OUT OF THE TEMPERATURE DANGER ZONE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD AND PLASTIC BEING USED AS A LINER FOR THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED PLASTIC MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS ON THE LOW REACH IN FREEZERS AND THE LOW REACH COLD PREP COOLERS LOOSE AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA AND THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS THE EDGE UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE NEAR THE TRASH CAN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED THE TOMATO SLICER UNDER THE PREP TABLE WITH A BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT MAY TAKE PLACE. (SHOWED PROOF OF ORDER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS (EMPLOYEE CLOTHING) STORED ON THE SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE REAR DOOR WHERE POTS AND PANS WHERE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP IN AREA DESIGANTED FOR ITEMS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.;;6|PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPEN CAN OF ENERGY DRINK IN THE REAR REACH IN COOLER WHERE THE BREAD IS STORED AND A OPEN BOTTLE OF SODA ON TOP SHELF OF COLD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND INFORMED THAT THERE MUST BE A AREA DESIGNATED FOR PERSONAL DRINK AND OR FOODS.

Jan 9, 2020

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE CHIPPED SURFACE OF THE CEILING TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Mar 15, 2019

Result: Fail
16 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.;;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN ALL TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.;;|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED);;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED);;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT DUMP SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,DISH RACKS.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED);;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BAR,BASEMENT,PREP AREA,WAIT STATION AREA.FLOOR DRAINS IN TOILET ROOMS AND WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,FURNANCE ROOM.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE NEXT TO FLOOR MIXER,CONCRETE FLOOR UNDER CLEAN IN PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 15, 2018

Result: Pass
0 violations

Mar 8, 2018

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
|CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Observed outside trash dumpster with garbage piled up over the top of container causing lids to be unable to close. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so that garbage is well maintained and lids are tight fitting and closed. Serious violation 7-38-020.;;19|OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA;;32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the two short dessert coolers and on the saute station cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.;;35|WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed ventilation wrap on basement vents located above dry storage to be in poor repair with cuts, holes and not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

Apr 27, 2017

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;35|WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.;;43|FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVE ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Mar 28, 2016

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|LEAVE THE PREP AREA WHILE WEARING GLOVES TO THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO GET MORE FOOD PRODUCTS THEN BACK TO THE PREP AREA WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND NOT CHANGING THEM;;|NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: NOTED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES:- NOTED EMPLOYEES SERVING FRUITS IN BOWLS FOR CUSTOMERS WITHOUT WEARING GLOVE;;|THEN CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND MUST CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A);;2|FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 46.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A);;3|POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER. RICE 46.4F BROWN RICE 46.1F, SOY PROTEIN 97.5F, CHICKEN (CUBAN STYLE) 46.6F, MASHED POTATOES 44.4F, SPICY BLACK BEANS 49.5F,TOFU 50.8F, SOY 47.6 (SERVICE COOLER),FROSTING 54.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 560 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1100 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A);;32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.;;6|HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES

May 8, 2015

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ON PANELS INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;34|FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;;41|PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT FURNANCE ROOM. MUST REMOVED AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE;;43|FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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