Gemini Bistro
2075 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1953463
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 21 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS TUNA STEAK, PASTA ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA WHILE MACHINE WAS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. ON 09/26/24 MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND NOW PROPERLY SANITIZNG WITH 100PPM CHLORINE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ARPUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND ABOVE PREP COOLERS. MUST CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 8, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 28, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE MENS WASHROOM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 90.7F. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND INCREASED THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR. THREE ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS ALL BEING USED AS PREP SINKS WITH PLASTIC STRAINERS IN ALL AND SURROUNDED BY PREPPING TOOLS SUCH AS CUTTING BOARDS, KNIVES ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE ONE SINK AS A HAND WASHING SINK ONLY WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL SINKS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE FOR CONSUMPTION SURFACES INSIDE THE MACHINE AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN TWO COOLERS, THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH CHICKEN AT 51.2F, OCTOPUS AT 56.1F AND OTHER ASSORTED FOODS. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOTED TUNA AT 47.5F, COOKED RISOTTO AT 46.6F AND OTHER ASSORTED FOODS. ALL FOODS IN BOTH COOLERS DISCARDED. PRIORITY CITATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS TUNA TARTARE. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOODS ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Serious
Priority
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH R.O.P. FOOD ie: STEAKS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER WITH NO DATE ON PACKAGES. NO VARIANCE APPROVAL ON SITE FOR REVIEW. STEAKS DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
NOTED A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO REQUIRED VARIANCE AND HACCP PLAN FOR THE PROCESS OF PACKAGING MEATS OBSERVED INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL AN APPROVED VARIANCE HAS BEEN GRANTED BY C.D.P.H. SEE THE ABOVE CITATION IN VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED TWO COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER AT 49.6F WITH FOOD SUCH AS TUNA AT 47.5F AND COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AT 54.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 51.2F. COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL STORED CLEAN POTS PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.----ALL STORED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC STRING AS MEANS OF A GRIP ON THE KITCHEN UTENSILS. UTENSILS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE OR THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. NO IODINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE BAR DISH WASHING MACHINE AND NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE DISH ROOM LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE SANITIZING DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS FOR ALL SANITIZING METHODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND ON TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NO WASTE RECEPTACLE LOCATED AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT SEVERAL HAND WASHING SINKS, AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL.----
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE CORRAL MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8-10-22 REPORT #2561949 NOT POSTED VISIBLE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Aug 10, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELD WITH COMMON NAME
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WASTE PIPE ABOVE FOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 11, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSED AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(HAMBURGERS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WINE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE FRONT COFFEE MACHINES LOCATED AT THE FRONT COFFEE STATION AND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS AS STORAGE RACKS. INSTALL PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT, DEAD BUGS PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO 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 CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE DIPPER WELL AND PREP TABLE, IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH DUMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR (SOUTHWEST END OF BAR). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL ON THE FRYER WHEELS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND PARTICULATE MATTER UNDER THE ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS. NOTED A COVING TILE IN THE COOK LINE HAS BROKEN AWAY FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE COVING TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK BAKERY INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 3, 2015 Complaint · 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
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH ROOM AND BASEMENT CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ELEVATOR CLOSET IN BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SO THAT PEST CONTROL HAS COMPLETE ACCESS TO AREA. MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 22, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND GREASE TRAP ON FLOOR. REPLACE FLOOR TILOBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. ES AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS NEEDED WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATORS. THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE ACCESIBLE AND EASY TO READ
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Not serious
Minor
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May 12, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LEFT OPEN AND GREASE COVERING EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND ON GROUND. ALL GREASE MUST BE REMOVED FROM EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER AND ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. LID TO CONTAINER MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS DOOR PANEL ON SMALL REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO COOKING LINE. REPLACE BROKEN GLASS DOOR PANEL.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND GREASE TRAP ON FLOOR. REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS NEEDED WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATORS. THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE ACCESIBLE AND EASY TO READ.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG TO DRY WITHIN BASEMENT CLOSET. HAND ALL MOPS TO DRY.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNECESSARY ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT WITHIN STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Feb 25, 2014 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
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE FRP BOARD BEHIND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO CLOSE ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE THE MISSING END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 24, 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
EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
METAL WIRE RACK SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE, RE-SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AREA MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OPEN SEAM/CREVICE IN WALL AT COOKS LINE NEXT TO DEEP FRYER. MUST SEAL. MISSING/CRACKED WALL BASEBOARD TILE AT UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE MOLD ON WALL AT DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN KITCHEN AND AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OUTDOOR BBQ GRILL IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 12, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES WHERE MISSING IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 4, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. WALL MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER MUST NOT BE STORED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. EXPOSED TABLEWARE MOUTH PIECES MUST BE COVERED/WRAPPED.
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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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.
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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. OPEN SEAMS/CREVICES IN WALL AT UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST SEAL.
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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 SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS ON ALL BULBS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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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.