Las Islas Marias
8205-8209 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60652 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2065455
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 21 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (RUSTED AND LEAKING) AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE SMALL GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM WITHOUT LIDS AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE AIR VENT COVER IN THE PREP AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 21, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A HAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE AREA UNDER THE GRILL AND THE FLAT TOP WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR AND THE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR BOTH WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOOR AND ICE BUILDING UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
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May 15, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED FOR CUSTOMERS. SHRIMP AND OTHER SEA FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR AND THE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR BOTH WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOOR AND ICE BUILDING UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A HAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE AREA UNDER THE GRILL AND THE FLAT TOP WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CONTIUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2604136 DATED 10/04/2024 WITH A CORRECT BY DATE OF 12/26/2024 4-301.14: 2 BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Severity not stated
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Oct 4, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WORN GROUT LINES AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-301.14: 2 BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
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Severity not stated
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Sep 26, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT BEING USED AND IS UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. DISPENSING LINE OF SANITIZER IN DISREPAIR.UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON GLUE BOARDS. INSTD TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WORN GROUT LINES AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
2 BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/31/24 REPORT 2595515 NOT CORRECTED: 55 6-501.12: BASEMENT FLOOR WET AND WITH SOME STANDING WATER . INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Severity not stated
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May 31, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D): MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED (HANDLE UP) AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PLASTIC LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: BASEMENT FLOOR WET AND WITH SOME STANDING WATER UNDER FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY
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Severity not stated
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May 20, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
SMALL DEAD FLIES NOTED INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ON ICE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED (HANDLE UP) AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PLASTIC LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR WET AND WITH SOME STANDING WATER UNDER FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 4, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL. MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE 2 EYE STOVE RUSTED AND WITH COBB WEBS ON THE BOTTOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS WITHOUT LIDS INSIDE THE WOMEN WASHROOM STALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS AS REQUIRED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN. FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SHRIMP, RICE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE, AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SHELVES ABOVE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. PLASTIC LINING ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR SIDES AND INBETWEEN AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL AND FRYERS. CAN OPENER HOLDER, MICROWAVE AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
STRIPPED FAUCET HANDLE AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL UNDERNEATH ENTIRE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR IN DISREPAIR, CRUMBLING SURFACE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 22, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 11, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS IE.. CEVICHE, OYSTERS ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. 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 AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO COVID
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO COVID
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASH HIS HANDS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HE WAS INSTRUCTED TO USE THE HAND SINK TO WASH HIS HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK WITH NO HAND DRYING DEVICES. MANAGER CORRECTED SITUATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED ABOVE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MANAGER FILLED SOAP AT SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME DUE TO 1ST OFFENSE AND NO TEMPERATURE ABUSE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SEE VIOLATION #60
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SEE VIOLATION #60
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
SEE VIOLATION #60
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ONE ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Core
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION 12-4-19 REPORT #2352740. #37 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. #39 OBSERVED BOXES AND BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. #49 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. #60 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO COVID-19
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 4, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA, STAFF BASEMENT WASHROOM AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN 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 BOXES AND BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 27, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHOULD BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS OR FREEZERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE FRONT ONE DOOR COOLER ON THE COOK/SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE, FLOUR, AND BEANS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EQUIPMENT ON THE COOK'S SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LIDS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN THE CEILING IN THE BACK PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 9, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED COOKED RICE, AND COOLED RICE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND WALK-IN COOLER IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR BAGGIE/ZIP LOC BAGS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE PREP TABLE, AND THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOP.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/WITH PROPER PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 6, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 28, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
TOILETS IN BOTH WOMEN AND MENS TOILET ROOMS, NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO PROPERLY FLUSH. INSTD TO HAVE TOILETS MAINTAINED AND PROPERLY FLUSHING AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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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 OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN WAIT STATION, UNDER DINING BOOTHS, AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE/CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED CUT FRUIT CONTAINERS SUCH AS ORANGES AND CUCUMBERS HAD NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE PROPERLY.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WATER CONDENSATION BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING ICE MACHINE COVERS IN REAR KITCHEN AND AT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP WITH FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND GRILL AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING BASE-COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 FOOD PLASH ON WALL BEHIND SINGLE EYE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOVE ENTRANCE BETWEEN KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM, AND UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON PREMISES AND ELEVATE 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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Serious
Critical
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Mar 14, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLES IN WALL NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 4, 2016 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
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CEVICHE, COOKED RICE, SHRIMP AND OYSTERS) ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED/SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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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 ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jan 27, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20LBS OF DELAWARE OYSTERS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED TO THE OYSTERS UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE WHEELS OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WHEELS OF THE FRYERS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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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 ICE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT AND RIGHT BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET SPOUT CONSTANTLY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Serious
Critical
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Aug 12, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 11, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
DISH MACHINE NOT SANTIZING PROPERLY,OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER ON THE TEST STRIPS, MACHINE WAS FILLED WITH WASHED DISHES AT THIS TIME, MACHINE WAS CHECKED 3 TIMES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MUST HAVE 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER FOR LOW TEMPERATURE MACHINE. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030. REPAIR MAN CAME IN AND REPAIRED AT END OF INSPECTION.
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Serious
Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.WATER HEATER IN POOR REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030. CLOSE UP 15-081.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT AND UNDER SMALL BOX FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/DRY MOP.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO OBSERVED NEW WALL BEHIND THE SMALL FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Serious
Critical
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Oct 16, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 8, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 30 IN THE REAR PREP AND 20 IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND BY THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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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 REPORT #1115213 DATED 03/10/2014: 33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS) AND THE KNIFE RACK. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. 35-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS AND WALLS AROUND SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. 38-MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 43-MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE RIGHT AMOUNT PPM WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDR A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK'S DRAINBOARD IN THE BAR AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST PROVIDE A COVER TO THE FLOOR DRAIN ON THE SIDE OF THE MOPSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA 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
MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED WALL BY THE EXIT SIGN AT THE DOOR WAY LEADING INTO THE REAR AND SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AROUND THE OFFICE DOOR FRAME AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA, FRONT SERVICE AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION TO THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 10, 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
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS) AND THE KNIFE RACK.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND 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
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS AND WALLS AROUND SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE RIGHT AMOUNT PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 15, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELF FRONT PREP PAN STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE SHELF.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN FRONT COOKING AREA FRYERS, STOVE TOP, AND GRILL.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT FRONT DINNING AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES 1 FRONT DINNING AND THE OTHER IN FRONT LADIES ROOM DOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 12, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 5, 2012 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.OBSERVED DISH MACHINE SPILLING WATER AND SOAP ON TO FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE TAGGED INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE TIL REPAIRED AND CDPH RETURNS TO REINSPECT.ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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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.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO REMOVE RUST, AND REMOVE FOIL FROM PAN TABLE SHELF.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, TABLE STORAGE AREAS REAR, JET SPRAY MACHINES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.
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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.REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM REAR FLOOR.
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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.REPLACE WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES FRONT.
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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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Sep 7, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 16, 2011 License-Task Force · Fail — 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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. 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
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL MISSING TILES MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DOOR AND VENTILATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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.