The 3rd Coast
1260 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, IL 60610 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 29497
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 14 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 30, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE AREAS UNDER THE COFFEE STATION EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF COFFEE BEANS AND GRINDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE LID MISSING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SMALL BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO PULL APART, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 2, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED ASTERISK MISSING FROM SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ON MENU THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU AND DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE EGGS IN WALK IN COOLER AND TO ELEVATE SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 21, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NEAR KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 1, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NEAR KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NEAR KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 30, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR ALLOWS HAS AN OPEN GAP AT THE BOTTOM WHICH FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE
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Severity not stated
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Nov 22, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) ON THE HARD COPY/ONLINE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF AND EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISKS (WITH FOOTNOTE) THAT REFERS TO THE REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. MANAGER POSTED A CONSUMER ADVISORY DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED..
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR ALLOWS HAS AN OPEN GAP AT THE BOTTOM WHICH FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT CONTAINER OF WATER AT COOKLINE STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 20, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT BOTTOM OF HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 24, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES STORED ABOVE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR MISSING WALL COVING IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN ON FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS NEXT VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHTSHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 29, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED EGGS & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED (LENTILS, WHITE BEANS, RICE, SPLIT PEAS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME .
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE BREWER LOCATED AT THE FRONT BAR. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
0367 FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 20, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed pre packaged pastry items, scones, chocolate chip cookies, etc. for sale to public, stored in walk in cooler and front counter display area, without proper labels or dates. Instructed manager to provide proper labels and dates must be provide. Maintain at all time.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed rear exit door, leading to dumpster area, with signs of rust and warped areas on bottom exterior and internal edges of door. Door is considered rodent proof. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed slow draining hand sink, next to prep line. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed no exposed hand sink, next to or adjacent to dish washing area. Instructed manager to install exposed hand sink in said area to ensure proper hand-washing. Informed manager to ensure that exposed hand sink has proper hot and cold running water under city pressure. Must maintain it all times.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 16, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed pre packaged pastry items, scones, chocolate chip cookies, etc. for sale to public, stored in walk in cooler and front counter display area, without proper labels or dates. Instructed manager to provide proper labels and dates must be provide. Maintain at all time.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed rear exit door, leading to dumpster area, with signs of rust and warped areas on bottom exterior and internal edges of door. Door is considered rodent proof. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed slow draining hand sink, next to prep line. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed no exposed hand sink, next to or adjacent to dish washing area. Instructed manager to install exposed hand sink in said area to ensure proper hand-washing. Informed manager to ensure that exposed hand sink has proper hot and cold running water under city pressure. Must maintain it all times.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 9, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS RICE,CHICKEN ETC.,.AT THIS TIME,THE DISPLAY COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 50.7F,GROUND BEEF AT 53.6F,ROAST BEEF AT 50.8F,CRUMBLES OF BLUE CHEESE 47.3F,QUINEA/PASTA AT 52.0F,FRENCH TOAST EGG BATTER AT 48.9F,POLISH SAUSAGE AT 50.3,EGGS AT 47.0F,HASHBROWNS AT 65.0F,RICE AT 52.0F.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPRERATURES.
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Serious
Critical
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Mar 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIORS OF CABINETS AT FRONT SERVICE STATION,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO THE KITCHEN TABLE ETC.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUSTS ON WALL NEAR THE MIXER AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FRONT SERVICE EXPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME,USE BY DATE AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO ICE SCOPE HOLDER AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE SCOPE HOLDER FOR SCOOPING ICE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE EXTERIOR LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP OR PLUMBING UNDERNEATH THE SINK SO THAT THE SINK CAN BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED CONDENSED WATER FROM A WATER LINE DRIPPING ONTO THE SALAD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE COOLER AND PROPERLY INSULATE THE WATER LINES SO THAT CONDENSED WATER DOES NOT DRIP ONTO THE FOOD PREP AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FLATS ON THE SHELVES OF THE DRY STORAGE RACKS.
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Serious
Critical
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Nov 21, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 29, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MEDICINE CONTAINERS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 25, 2011 Tag Removal · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL THE GAP AT THE TOP OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND AROUND SIDES OF SMALL PASS THRU DOOR NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA, VENTILATION HOOD, DUST AND GREASE ON THE PIPES AND WIRES RUNNING ACROSS THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR THE FLOOR UNDER THE BACK LEG OF THE DISHMACHINE SO THAT STANDING WATER DOES NOT POOL. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASH AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BAR AREA UNDER THE CABINETS AND EQUIPMENT. REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BAR AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR THE LOOSE FRP BOARD AT THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. SEAL WALLS IN THE DISHROOM AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DIPPER WELL WATER VALVE. REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK OF THE PREP AREA AND AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO A PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING DRAIN LINE FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 24, 2011 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 50F AND THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE MIDDLE PREP LINE COOLER WAS AT 50F. BOTH UNITS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESES, POULTRY, ETC. OBSERVED THE THERMOSTAT FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 42F. THE THERMOSTAT WAS TURNED DOWN TO 36F AND THE AIR TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 39F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. EMPIRE COOLER TECHNICIAN WAS ONSITE TO REPAIR THE COOLERS. PREP LINE COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED BROWN AND WHITE RICE AT 46-47F, SOUP AT 46F, COOKED BEANS AT 46F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 44F, HAM AT 44F, TUNA SALAD AT 45F, MILK AT 45F, CREAM PIES AT 49F, FETA CHEESE AT 46F, SLICED CHEESES AT 45-47F, CREAM CHEESE AT 46F, GOAT CHEESE AT 45F, SOY MILK AT 45F, EGG WHITES AT 46F, SHELL EGGS AT 54F, BEEF AT 45F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 250# OF FOOD WORTH $1250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL THE GAP AT THE TOP OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND AROUND SIDES OF SMALL PASS THRU DOOR NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA, VENTILATION HOOD, DUST AND GREASE ON THE PIPES AND WIRES RUNNING ACROSS THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR THE FLOOR UNDER THE BACK LEG OF THE DISHMACHINE SO THAT STANDING WATER DOES NOT POOL. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASH AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BAR AREA UNDER THE CABINETS AND EQUIPMENT. REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BAR AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR THE LOOSE FRP BOARD AT THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. SEAL WALLS IN THE DISHROOM AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DIPPER WELL WATER VALVE. REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK OF THE PREP AREA AND AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO A PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING DRAIN LINE FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Serious
Critical
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Mar 4, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE ITEMS AND STORE UPSIDE DOWN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS. ALSO REPLACE CRACKED AIR FLAPS AT WALK IN COOLER DOOR. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN TILE ALONG UNDER THE COUNTER SHELF IN FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CROWN MOLDING OVER FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE LIQUOR AND GLASSWARE IS STORED AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA AND UNDER 1 COMP PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHT IN REAR OF WALK IN COOLER WHERE MISSING.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER 1 COMP PREP SINK. TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA BEING USED AS A HAND SINK ON ONE SIDE AND AS A DUMP SINK ON THE OTHER SIDE. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT SAID SINK TO SEPARATE DUMP SINK PORTION FROM THE HANDWASHING PORTION OF THE SINK. MUST ALSO HAVE HOT AND COLD WATER ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.