Levinsons Bakery
2856 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Bakery)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 6541
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER NOT PROPERLY WORKING (OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER). MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 23, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 11, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HANDS HANDLING SEVERAL COOKED CAKES, SLICING CAKE TO FILL WITH CREAM, THAN PICK THEM UP AND TRANSFER TO A SHEET AND STORED AT SERVING FRONT CASE TO SELL. NO GLOVES USED FOR A READY TO EAT PRODUCTS. NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST USE SINGLE USE FOOD TISSUES, UTENSILS,TONGS OR GLOVED HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING FOOD: BREAD, PASTRIES, ETC. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING TO MINIMZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. NO SOAP WAS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUE. MANAGER BOUGHT SOAP AND AT 10:32AM SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND AT REAR PREP AREA THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT WATER EXCEDING TEMP OF 120F, PRESENTLY 135.7F AND CLIMBING. UNABLE TO TEMPER THE HOT WATER. COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN. WATER HANDLE STORED ON TOP THE SHELF. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO USE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT SOLE WASHROOM INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PROVIDED SIGNAGE TO POST.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
LIVE AND DEAD COCKROACHES IN GLUEBOARDS. MUST REMOVE GLUEBOARDS WITH TRAPPED INSECTS.
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Serious
Priority
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTION. OVER 300 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS OBSERVED THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA; ON FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND OVEN, ON TOP SHELVES, ON LEDGES OF CARTS WHERE FOOD IS STORED. ALSO FOOD PANS AND COOKIE SHEETS, MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AT DOUGH UNIT, INSIDE FOOD PROOFER UNIT AND FLOORS. WE OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE (REAR AREA). OBSERVED BAKER WAVING ONE HAND TO REMOVE FLIES FROM TABLE AND NOT TO FLY ONTO CAKES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ELIMINATE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
GRIME, GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP TABLES, CARTS, SHLEVS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA, PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS ETC. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA IS TILTED. REPAIR ISSUE SO SINK BASIN SELF DRAINS.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN WALLS AND HOLES IN WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CEILING ABOVE OVEN. MUST REPAIR. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9/15/23 INSPECTION (REPORT #2581722) NOT CORRECTED: #39)3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #47)4-501.11: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AND MAINTAIN IT. #53)5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN. #53) 6-501.19: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-501.11: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. #55) 6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. #57)2-102.13: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXP
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Serious
Priority
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Sep 15, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THE SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD BEING STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 10, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN STAFF BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE NEAR BASEBOARD IN WALL IN STAFF BATHROOM. MUST SEAL.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 12, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN AND CRACKED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE MIXING BOWLS IN REAR PREP AREA UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CREATE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED BASE BOARD BEHIND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 15, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14-WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, TOP OF THE DISPLAY COOLER, COOLERS. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17- MUST PROVIDE COVER OR LID FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17- CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 7, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND SINK NOT INSTALLED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 11/26/18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, TOP OF TE DISPLAY COOLER, COOLERS. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVER OR LID FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2240583 DATED 11/26/18.#38-6-202-15- OBSERVED REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOT INSECT PROOFED. NOTED TORN MESH SCREEN ON DOOR. MUST REPLACE/SEAL/REPAIR. #51- 5-202.11 (B) NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. #58-PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 26, 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
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE CAKES, PASTRIES AND COOKIES ARE HANDLED AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO CHECK TCS FOODS UPON RECEIVING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOT INSECT PROOFED. NOTED TORN MESH SCREEN ON DOOR. MUST REPLACE/SEAL/REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLETOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
METAL SHELVING FOR SPICE STORAGE FOUND WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR OF COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A DRIP PAN, HOSE TO FLOOR DRAIN OR PREVENT FROM DRAINING.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED DISPOSABLE TINS FOR BAKING DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED BAKED ON FOOD DEBRIS AND BEING REUSED. MUST NOT REUSE DISPOSABLE BAKE WARE AND ALL BAKE WARE MUST BE STORED CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED ON THE HOSE BIBS WITH HOSE ATTACHED AT THE REAR PLUMBING OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-202.11 (B) NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS SUCH AS PURSES, BABY CAR SEATS, CLOTHING NOTED IN VARIOUS FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS, NOT IN FOOD OR FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE BAKING PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 13, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED CARD BOARD BOXES USED FOR LINING SHELVES AT HTE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE PRE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT CAKED WITH FLOUR AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD PARTICLES, FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES LINED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVE AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 16, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SHELVES IN FRONT BAKERY SERVICE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GRATES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA OF BAKERY NEAR SOUTH GLASS WINDOWS AND IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF BAKERY SERVICE AREA. REPALCE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 3, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. 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 STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT OF THE PREMISES. HOOD HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. ALSO, VENT COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND TOILET ROOM HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 23, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION 1506583, DATED 7/10/2015. VIOLATION #32; Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. VIOLATION #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF 3-DOOR COOLER, INTERIOR OF WARMER, MICROWAVE, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, INTERIOR OF STORAGE BINS IN FRONT OF STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT OF THE PREMISES. HOOD HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. ALSO, VENT COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND TOILET ROOM HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
END CAP NEEDED ON ONE LIGHT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR IS TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jul 10, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, coolers, must properly dat food items in walk in cooler, coolers.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around bathroom sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, Cooler shelving, prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Employee's Bathroom door self closing mechanism in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 4, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE BOTH TALL STOOLS. SEAT CUSHIONS ON BOTH ARE EXTREMELY DETERIORATED. SEAT CUSHIONS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND THE AND UNDER THE 3-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAINT WALLS IN THE RESTROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD PREP STAFF IN PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 14, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving, pallets, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, plaster in bathroom, rear kitchen areas shall be repaired/sealed.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation in walk in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vent(ventilation0 in bathroom no clean, needs cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 8, 2012 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING THE PANS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CHLORINE SANITIZING READING LEVEL OF MORE THAN 200PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOW TO PROPERLY SET THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK WITH (CHLORINE)SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE PROPER READING LEVEL OF 100PPM. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. PROVIDED SIGN ON HOW TO PROPERLY SET THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PEELING PAINT ON THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. SCREEN ON THE DOOR OF THE EXIT DOOR RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Correct By: Friday, June 15, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE DRAWER OF THE PREP TABLE AND ORGANIZE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER . CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIDS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, CORN MEAL ETC.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM CABINET OF THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE STORE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MOLDY CEILING BY THE EXIT DOOR AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observation Type: Out Correct By: Friday, June 15, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION(EXHAUST FAN) INSIDE THE WASHROOM. NO VENTILATION NOTED. LEAKING ON BOTH FAUCET NECK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Observation Type: Out Correct By: Friday, June 15, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE STORE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES COAT, CLOTHES, SHOES STORED WITH THE CLEAN POTS AND PANS ON THE STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PLACE OR LOCKER FOR THE EMPLOYEES CLOTHES,COAT AND SHOES.
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Serious
Critical
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Jun 15, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE DRAWER OF THE PREP TABLE AND ORGANIZE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER . CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIDS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, CORN MEAL ETC.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM CABINET OF THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE STORE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR AREA, THE FLOOR UNDER THE PALLETS IN THE PREP TABLES, FLOOR BEHIND THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION(EXHAUST FAN) INSIDE THE WASHROOM. NO VENTILATION NOTED. LEAKING ON BOTH FAUCET NECK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE STORE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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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.