Tortorices
1746 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1927479
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 22 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 13, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED IMPRPERLY DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS READY TO EAT FOOD, SUCH AS 4-COOKED SLICES OF CHEESE PIZZA, AT 101.7°F SITTING ON A PIZZA RACK. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0°F OR ABOVE.APPX.1.5LBS.$20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT FACING DESSERT COOLER.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS).
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ALONG BOTTOM.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SEVERAL REACH IN & PREP COOLERS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
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Oct 24, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN HALLWAY LEADING TO BATHROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO UP-TO-DATE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 1, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 4, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 17, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 22, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEVERAL FROZEN DESSERTS LABELED WITH A STICKER INDICATING ONLY THE BUSINESS NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH ADDRESS AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CAN LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 18, 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
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE SERVICE SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE LID FOR GARBAGE CAN INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE DO NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED HOLES IN TO THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK. MUST SEAL HOLES TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NO SANITZING SOLUTION USED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING CIRCULAR PIZZA PANS AND THEN PLACING THEM DIRECTLY ON THE CLEAN PIZZA PAN RACK NEXT TO THE PIZZA OVEN AFTER DRYING PANS OFF WITH A TOWEL. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS PROPERLY SET UP FOLLOWING MY REQUEST (WASH,RINSE,SANITIZE 100PPM). MUST PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (OPPM CHLORINE). THE SANITZING CONTAINER WAS EMPTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. EMPLOYEES CHANGED OUT THE EMPTY SANITZING CONTAINER WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING LEVEL OF 100 PPM CHLORINE BEFORE THE END OF THE INSEPCTION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING LEVEL WAS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SMALL CUPS IN THE GIARDINANA AND PARMESAN CHEESE IN THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATOR USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS OR SPOONS TO DISPENESE FOOD AND TO STORE SCOOPS/SPOONS EITHER IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP, IN BETWEEN USE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
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Feb 5, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SHELVES ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,IN PREP AREA.ALSO DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED ALSO TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD EQUIPMENTS,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.RUBBER FLOOR MATS WITH GRIME BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, IN REAR PREP AREA
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN ARE BROWN/BLACK IN COLOR DUE TO TOO MUCH SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE SAID TILES.ALSO EXCESS GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON PIPES AND CEILING TILES AT SAME AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD /DEBRIS ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.ALL EMPLOYEE SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 27, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-10-15,REPORT #1453806 #32-RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT PREP COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN FRYERS AND STOVE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN SODA DISPENSER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN HOLDERS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO LABELS PROVIDED AT SINGLE SERVING CAKE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ON PREMISES FOR SALE HAVE PROPER LABEL(NAME OF THE BUSINESS,INGREDIENT LIST ETC.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SHELVES ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,IN PREP AREA.ALSO DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED ALSO TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD EQUIPMENTS,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.RUBBER FLOOR MATS WITH GRIME BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, IN REAR PREP AREA
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN ARE BROWN/BLACK IN COLOR DUE TO TOO MUCH SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE SAID TILES.ALSO EXCESS GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON PIPES AND CEILING TILES AT SAME AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD /DEBRIS ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.ALL EMPLOYEE SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jan 26, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE DISPENSING SANITIZER SOLUTION AT Oppm.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN 100ppm.PRESENTLY DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-10-15,REPORT #1453806 #32-RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT PREP COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN FRYERS AND STOVE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN SODA DISPENSER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN HOLDERS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO LABELS PROVIDED AT SINGLE SERVING CAKE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ON PREMISES FOR SALE HAVE PROPER LABEL(NAME OF THE BUSINESS,INGREDIENT LIST ETC.)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION UP-GRADED TO #29
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND DIRTY/GREASE CARDBOARDS USED HAS A LINER UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.CLEAN SHELF AND MAINTAIN RUSTY SHELVES ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
RUSTY SHELVES ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,IN PREP AREA.ALSO DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED ALSO TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD EQUIPMENTS,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.RUBBER FLOOR MATS WITH GRIME BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, IN REAR PREP AREA
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN ARE BROWN/BLACK IN COLOR DUE TO TOO MUCH SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE SAID TILES.ALSO EXCESS GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON PIPES AND CEILING TILES AT SAME AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD /DEBRIS ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.ALL EMPLOYEE SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR
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Serious
Critical
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Mar 10, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT SALAD REACH IN COOLER. RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT PREP COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FRYERS AND STOVE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN HOLDERS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 16, 2014 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
INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REACH-IN FREEZER. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 22, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREA. SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS. ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 30, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT LINEN CLOSET, AND ALONG WALL AT CORNERS BY MOP SINK. CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN FILTER UNDER HOOD IN KITCHEN OF GREASE BUILT-UP. CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 8, 2012 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZAS, RICE, SOUPS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Must properly and store and invert clean multi-use utensils,single service articles in the kitchen,food prep areas.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
The following requires cleaning i.e. manual can opener and housing attached,upper shelving over the food prep lines,ice machine.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Section of ceiling along the front service areas must be repaired to smooth,easily cleanable surface.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING,ALL GAS CONNECTED COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Employee in prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints to all food handlers and employees in prep areas.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 15, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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 CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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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/REPAINT WALL SURFACE IN MIDDLE ROOM LEADING TO KITCHEN, AND CLEAN FOOD SPLASHES ON WALL AND CEILING
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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. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 2, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 25, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING OUT WHEN WATER IS FILLED IN BASIN THEN RELEASED IS COMING OUT OF FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION,DETAIL CLEAN SAID FLOOR DRAIN.
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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.ALL MULTI-USE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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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.ALLL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STOVES,DEEP FRYERS,GRILLS,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,SHELVINGS,HOOD/FILTERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.FLOORS BENEATH HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE SHELVING ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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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.REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES AWAY FROM PREMISES,ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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.