Nicky's Restaurant
7829 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 49913
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 8, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AROUND, BEHIND AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Jul 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEANING NEEDED TO BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER, AREA UNDER GRILL AND BOTTOM AREA OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE WALLS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVED DUST OBSERVED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SECTIONS OF THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOMS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE; INSTRUCTED TO PAINT PLASTERED AREA OF WALLS.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PEPSI COOLER. OBSERVED HAM AT 44F, CHICKEN AT 44F, TURKEY AT 44F, MILK AT 46F, STEAK AT 45F, CORNED BEEF HASH AT 49F, AND FRENCH TOAST BATTER AT 48F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER, PREP TABLES, AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES ATTACHED TO THE WALLS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Serious
Priority
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Jan 6, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 30, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 17, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FAUCET FIXTURES AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 27, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 20, 2019 Canvass · Fail — 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 MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED IN-USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE CHEMICAL PPM 100. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (HAM, SLICED TOMATOES) INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. ALL REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS TO PROPERLY TEST FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS BEING COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE WITH A SUITABLE SMALL DIAMETER PROBE THAT IS DESIGNED TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF THIN MASSES OF FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS SPOONS, FORKS, NOT INVERTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INVERT UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 16, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · 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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (HAM, SLICED TOMATOES) INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR THE FOOD HANDLER'S TO PROPERLY TEST FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS BEING COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN IN THE WALK IN COOLER, ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE REAR, AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 8, 2018 Complaint · Fail — 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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED A CUP AND A COFFEE POT INSIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE ANYTHING IN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND ONLY USE THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (HAM, SLICED TOMATOES) INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR THE FOOD HANDLER'S TO PROPERLY TEST FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS BEING COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN IN THE WALK IN COOLER, ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE REAR, AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(B).
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED BLACK DEBRIS ON SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE GRILL AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER MEAT SLICER MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND WATER HEATER IN REAR FOOD 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
OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRYER NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR AND ABOVE WATER HEATER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND HOLE ON WALL UNDER THE HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EMPTY CARDBOARDS STORED BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND WALL BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATES ARTICLES 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER FLOOR CLEANING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 16, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (BREAD AND CHEESE) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND NOT CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN COOKING TASKS (HANDLING RAW FOOD THEN READY TO EAT FOODS). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND USE A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES BETWEEN COOKING TASKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER LEAKING AND THE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
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Serious
Critical
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Feb 17, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GARBAGE BAGS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELF UNDER THE GRILL.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE STOVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTEC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COATS STORED ON SHELVING WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 6, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERED NO BARRIER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOOR DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE OTHER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 7, 2015 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 PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA,OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER,AT PREP AREA
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 20, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS BUILD-UP. UNDER DISH MACHINE AND HOT WATER TANK.MUST DETAIL CLEAN
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAIN,(DIRTY DUST PAN0-OLD FOOD,DEBRIS).MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 16, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
LARGE FOOD PANS GRAY USED FOR POTATOES IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OVER HEAD CEILING VENTS DUSTY,NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET LEAKY AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR .
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE DISPENSING SCOOP ON TOP OF SODA POP MACHINE.MUST PROPERLY STORE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 26, 2013 Complaint · 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
KNIVES AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT ON MAGNETIC STRIP AT FRONT, KNIFE RACK AT REAR MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MUST CLEAN
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER, AT REAR UNDER DISHMACHINE AND ALONG WALLS AT CORNER IN REAR NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSEERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 25, 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
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, & INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL ALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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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 WALLS IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR, AND GREASY LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND MISSING END CAP ON LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 9, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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 CLEAN HOUSING AT THE REAR SODA POP DISPENSER.
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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 INSTALL END CAPS AT LIGHT SHEILDS NEAR HANDSINK.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.CORRECTED DUING INSPECTION.
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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.