Near The Pier Development Cntr
540 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Daycare)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2215622
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 16 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 11, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: GIRLS TOILET ROOM, HALL LEADDING TO BOYS & GIRLS TOILET ROOM, IN FRONT OF WATER FOUNTAIN AND HALL LEADING TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED IN TODDLER TOILET ROOM, NEAR KITCHEN WITH A CRACKED TOILET TANK LEAKING WATER ONTO FLOOR, INSTUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE HALL LEADING TO KITCHEN AND IN CHILDRESN TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CARPET IN HALL LEADING TO REAR TWO CLASSROOMS IS BUCKLING, TORN, AND RIPPED WITH DARK STAINS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACEAND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED BASEBOARD IN GIRLS' BATHROOM AND ACROSS FROM GIRLS' TOILET ROOM DETACHING FROM WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Sep 29, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE/FACILITY STORAGE CLOSET WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING, WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 27, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE ON-PREMISES DURING TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK H20 64.8F, HANDSINK @70F, TOILET ROOM HANDSINK @62F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED BY CODE.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE/FACILITY STORAGE CLOSET WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING, WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Serious
Priority
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Aug 7, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN PREP AREA TEMPERATURE @55F.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. TAG WILL REMAIN ON UNIT. NO TCS FOODS ARE STORED INSIDE COOLING UNIT AT THIS TIME.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE/FACILITY STORAGE CLOSET WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING, WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 6, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED OPENED HALF GALLON OF ALMOND MILK STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE READING @58.6F. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY HALF GALLON OF OATMILK @ 56.3F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEM AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON PREMISE. OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA NOT @ PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (MILK, CHEESE, YOGURT.ETC) DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME @ 56.6F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE USE OF UNIT AND REPAIR TO PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. MUST BE MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED. UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE/FACILITY STORAGE CLOSET WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING, WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Serious
Priority
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Jan 21, 2021 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 19, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. NO FOOD IS BEING SERVED OR PREPPED ON SITE AT THIS TIME. FACILITY STATES THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVES LATER IN DAY TO CONDUCT ALL FOOD PREP AND SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED SOME DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED THE SECONDARY SINK IN THE INFANT ROOM IN POOR REPAIR (NO RUNNING WATER). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. THIS SINK IS NOT A HANDWASH SINK. HANDWASH SINK IN THE INFANT ROOM BY THE CHANGING TABLE IS WORKING ADEQUATELY AT THIS TIME. -
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- MUST PROVIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR TO BE SELF CLOSING. -
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE FLOOR COVING IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM PEELING FROM WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS, THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 16, 2018 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
2-102.14 (A) (A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 - FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12- OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK FAUCET IN JANITORS CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11 (A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT FROM 3/09/18, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POST. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 9, 2017 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INADEQUATE COOKING SPACE AND PREP TABLES WHERE FACILITY COOK FOOD RAW AND READY FOODS ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PREP TABLES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DRY WALL IS BEHIND COOKING STOVE WITH FOOD STAINS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND 2 PORTABLE HAND SINKS IN INFANT ROOM WITH TWO LARGE JUGS FOR WASTE WATER AND CLEAN WATER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A HAND SINK THATS CONNECTED TO CITY WATER LINES AND SEWERS.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER IN INFANT ROOM MILK COOLER AND MAIN KITCHEN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Nov 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 24, 2015 License · 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 FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET OF KITCHEN AND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 11, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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.