Dunkin Donuts
6336 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 49348
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 11 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 20 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 12 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
Inspections
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Jan 9, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 19, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS AROUND THE BASEBORADS AND CORNERS OF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 3, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIRNETS/RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOOSE/TORN GASKET AT THE COOLER 3 DOOR IN THE BACK PREP/DISHWASING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS AROUND THE BASEBORADS AND CORNERS OF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 26, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SERVING LINE WHEN HANDWASHING SINK IS IN USE CAUSING WASTE WATER TO GET ON THE PREP FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIRNETS/RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOOSE/TORN GASKET AT THE COOLER 3 DOOR IN THE BACK PREP/DISHWASING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED BASEMENT BATHROOM WITHOUT A COVERED RECEPTACLE/TRASH BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS AROUND THE BASEBORADS AND CORNERS OF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT COVER/SHIELD IN THHE BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 9, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR AT WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13--OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 7, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 64.5F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MENS TOILET ROOM RANGING FROM 76-82F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED CREAM CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47.8F IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN FRONT COOLER RANGING FROM 47-52F; SLICED AMERICAN CHEESE, SAUSAGE PATTIES, EGG WHITES, BACON, CORN MIXED WITH EGGS. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. FOOD WAS DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 51.8F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR AT WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD SPILLS INSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET HEAD LOCATED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACK UP IN WOMEN'S TOILET (1ST FLOOR) WHEN TOILET IS BEING FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE. WATER MUST FULLY DRAIN WHEN TOILET IS BEING FLUSHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Nov 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, MILK IN COFFEE, SAUSAGE, ETC.) BEING PREPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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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. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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 CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FRIED EGGS AT 49.8F, TURKEY SAUSAGES 50.1F, SAUSAGES49.2F AND HASH BROWN 50.2F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $126 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAITAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 7, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, MILK IN COFFEE, SAUSAGE, ETC.) BEING PREPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED TABLE POSITIONED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, MAKING SINK INACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PIC REMOVED TABLE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7038-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LIQUID, DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATING IN CRACKS OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT/ REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REAR DOOR IN REAR PREP.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 16, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LIQUID, DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATING IN CRACKS OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT/ REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REAR DOOR IN REAR PREP.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 11, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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 CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LIQUID, DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATING IN CRACKS OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT/ REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REAR DOOR IN REAR PREP.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 9, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION POSTED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST POST CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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 CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BROWN, BLACK, AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BEFORE FURTHER USE. ICE MACHINE TURNED OFF DURING INSPECTION. ICE MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY) FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. FOUND EGGS @ 56.8-57.7F; SAUSAGE @ 55.4F-57.3F; VEGGIE SAUSAGE @ 57.4F-58.4F; AND HAM @ 48.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES (WHEN COLD HOLDING). OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 11LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $420. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.0F. INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION. ALL CONTENTS OF PREP COOLER DISCARDED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LIQUID, DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATING IN CRACKS OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT/ REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REAR DOOR IN REAR PREP.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN FACILITY. MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. OPERATOR POSTED CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT AT END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED REGISTER OPERATOR HANDLING CASH AT DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. AFTER TAKING CASH FROM CUSTOMER AND PLACING IN REGISTER, THE FOOD HANDLER, THEN PUT ON LATEX GLOVE AND BEGAN TO PREPARE AN EGG BREAKFAST SANDWHICH, FOR THE CUSTOMER. THE FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON LATEX GLOVES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PROPER HAND WASHING IS REQUIRED BETWEEN TASKS, WHEN PREPPING AND OR SERVING FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-010 (A)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED COOLER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -BOTH FRONT COUNTER DAIRY COOLERS -3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AREA OF REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO WARMING OVEN IN PREP STATION. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AREA OF REACH-IN COOLER, USED AS DRY STORAGE, IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN 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
OBSERVED DUST ON VENT COVER, ABOVE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON NORTH WALL, NEAR SHELVING UNIT, IN MAIN DRY STORAGE ROOM, IN BASEMENT AND EAST CEILING, IN REAR DRY STORAGE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE, INSIDE ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN DESIGNATED CONTAINER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Serious
Critical
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Jul 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE REAR THREE DOOR COOLER WITH TORN RUBBER GASKETS ON THE MIDDLE, AND END DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO REPAIR/REPLACE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE NOT MAINTAINED. ALSO REPAIR SMALL ICE MACHINE TOP NOT MAINTAINED BEING HELD BY DUCT TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, ALONG WITH 4 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS 3 IN REAR PREP/STORAGE 1 GOING TO REAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING SHIELD, AND ALL BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST SWEEP AND MOP.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY NOT STORED. MUST STORE PROPERLY.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 20, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1385767 11/13/14 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENT POISON ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT,REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AND RODENT BURROWS AT OUTSIDE SEWER DRAIN NEXT TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER.EMPLOYEE HAS REMOVED POISON AND ANOTHER ONE WENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE DOOR SWEEP AND PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE PERSON IS IN ROUTE TO SEAL RODENT BURROW AND TO INSTALL DOOR SWEEP AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Serious
Critical
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Nov 13, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,2-BAGS OF OPEN RODENT POISON ON FLOOR UNDER STAIR CASE IN BASEMENT AND UNDER FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE IN BASEMENT.ALSO OBSERVED IT APPEARS THAT RODENTS HAS GNAWED LARGE BURROW HOLES INTO CONCRETE AT SEWER DRAIN NEXT TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL.MUST REMOVE POISON ,REPAIR DOOR AND BROKEN CONCRETE AND MAINTAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/13/14(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AT THIS TIME WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS BACON,SAUSAGE,HAM,EGGS,ETC.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AND ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK-IN FREEZER
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE COOLER#1 AND COOLER#2 BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Aug 18, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE COOLER#1 AND COOLER#2 BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 29, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation not provided in basement toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 11, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE (PAPER TOWELS) AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES/EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWEL FOR ALL EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED/POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010 (B)
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (FAR RIGHT).
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP, REAR ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS, PREP TABLE, EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN 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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE/OPENING ON WALL NEXT/BEHIND TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.--------MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN REAR STORAGE BASEMENT AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (HEAVY) LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. NOTED OVEN IN REAR AREA WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OVEN SPECIFICATIONS (FOUND NO WATTAGE INFO ON PLATE OF OVEN), OR PROVIDE PROPER VENT/HOOD DUCT THROUGH ROOF OR REMOVE THE SAID OVEN.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER (EX. CEILING TILES, PALLETS, WOOD ETC) STORED IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE (INSIDE ICE BIN). INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Serious
Critical
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.