Dunkin Donuts
500 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60661 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1820926
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 26 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 11 | 2 |
| 2014 | 5 | 17 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jul 22, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL; LEAKING DURING WASH CYCLE DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO ELIMINATE LEAK DURING WASH CYCLE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT ALONG THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE SOIL, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND BECOMING AN ATTRACTANT TO PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 10, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Missing thermometer in all coolers, instructed to provide.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 28, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 21, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ANY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX. 10 ROACHES ON SITE. OBSERVED 5 UNDER COFFEE STATION AND 5 IN REAR NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED 15 SMALL FLIES ON SITE MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
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Dec 19, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ANY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX. 10 ROACHES ON SITE. OBSERVED 5 UNDER COFFEE STATION AND 5 IN REAR NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED 15 SMALL FLIES ON SITE MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG UNDER COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SEWAGE SHALL BE CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL THROUGH AN APPROVED SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM OR OTHER SYSTEM, INCLUDING USE OF SEWAGE TRANSPORT VEHICLES, WASTE RETENTION TANKS, PUMPS, PIPES, HOSES, AND CONNECTIONS THAT ARE CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 11, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CFM ARRIVES AT 11:12 AM. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 6, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
VIOLATION CORRECTED, ICE MACHINE IN CONPLIANCE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SPILLED BREWED COFFEE UNDER COLD BREW COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF BEVERAGES AND FOOD RESIDUE ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE, THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM SEPTEMBER 28,2022 NOT CORRECTED BY CORECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2564439: FOUND APPROX 15 SMALL FLIES ON SITE. NOTED 10 IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER ICED COFFEE STATION. ALSO NOTED 5 IN REAR STORAGE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 28, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION COSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND EMPLOYEES STORE MILK CANISTER, BREAD SLICER AND STRAINER IN FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. ALSO NOTED FOOD HANDLERS DUMP LIQUID INTO HANDWASHING SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE HANDWASHING SINK FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AT TOP/BEHIND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX 50 SMALL FLIES AND ONE ROACH ON SITE. FOUND 1 ROACH NEXT TO CIRCUIT BREAKER, NOTED 15 IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER ICED COFFEE STATION. ALSO NOTED 20 IN FOOD PREP AREA AND 15 IN REAR STORAGE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SPILLED BREWED COFFEE UNDER COLD BREW COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF BEVERAGES AND FOOD RESIDUE ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 5, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETER LOCATED IN REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DETACHED AND HANGING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGAER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 28, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETER LOCATED IN REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 10-15 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN REAR NEXT TO UTLITY SINK ALSO NOTED 2 SMALL FLIES IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION ARA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND 2 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AND DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DETACHED AND HANGING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGAER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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Dec 15, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A BROKEN DOOR HANDLE TO 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT NEAR THE HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING NEAR THE HOT HOLDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 19, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VALID OR POSTED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS, EGGS, DELI MEATS, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVE EMPLOYEES WASHING THEIR HANDS IN THE 1-COMP PREP SINK. HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN THE HAND SINK ONLY, AND NOT IN THE SINK FOR FOOD PREP OR WARE WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT AND EMPLOYEE COATS. INSTRUCTED THAT THE HAND SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDEL FOOD OR BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN,
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA & MILK CRATES FOR FOOD & EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD & EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND MAIN TAN .
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF TOASTER OVEN IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, EXCESSIVE DIRT ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND TOASTER OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 31, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 26, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO USE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HAVE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK REPAIRED BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE.
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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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS AND SAUSAGE )MUST BE ON SITE AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CAULKING ALONG EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR, DRIED AND DETERIORATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROVES AND CUTS ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Serious
Critical
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Dec 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THAT THE DOOR TO THE FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR/GASKETS SO THE DOOR REMAINS TIGHTLY SHUT WHEN CLOSED. NOTED THAT THE COVERS TO THE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS ARE BROKEN AND DO NOT STAY SHUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DISPENSERS SO THEY FUNCTION PROPERLY.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED COVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE FREEZERS. THE COVING IS BROKEN OFF FROM THE WALL AND ALSO GAPPING IN SOME AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE COVING. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD AND DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AROUND THE SAFE, UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER THE HAND SINK, UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. NOTED PACKAGES OF BEVERAGES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED THAT THE LIGHT SHIELDS NEAREST THE DISH MACHINE ARE CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 11, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS. NOTED ONE FOOD HANLDER TOUCH THE GARBAGE CAN AND CONTINUE TO PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES. NOTED ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER HANDLING MONEY AT THE REGISTER THEN PREPARING DRINKS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ADVISED MANAGER ON PROPER HAND WASHING BETWEEN TASKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Serious
Critical
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Jul 28, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, DETAIL CLEAN PREP SURFACES, COUNTER TOPS AND ALL EQUIPMENT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED 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 DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND KEEP DRY. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVING AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ALONG THE LOWER SECTION OF THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 14, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED COOKED EGGS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 132 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THE START OF THE INSPECTION AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (SAUSAGE,EGGS,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED/CONSTRUCTED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IMPROPERLY RINSING MILK AND COFFEE GROUNDS INTO THE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SINK. NO SINK HAS BEEN PROVIDED ON SITE TO PROPERLY PRERINSE AND SCRAP MULTI USE UTENSILS PRIOR TO BEING WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL A SINK THAT CAN BE USED TO PRERINSE AND SCRAP MULTI USE DISHES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, DETAIL CLEAN PREP SURFACES, COUNTER TOPS AND ALL EQUIPMENT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED 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 DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND KEEP DRY. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVING AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ALONG THE LOWER SECTION OF THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Serious
Critical
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Oct 27, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INACCURATE EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS ON DAIRY DISPENSERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE OR PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 15, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INACCURATE EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS ON DAIRY DISPENSERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE OR PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 29, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 26, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH OR SANITIZE UTENSILS, POTS, DISHES WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. NO ATTACHED SOAP, RINSE AGENT OR SANITIZER. MANAGER UNCERTAIN IF MACHINE IS A CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE OR A HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING MACHINE. MACHINE NOT REACHING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180. BOTH WASH AND RINSE GAGES INOPERABLE AND MACHINE COOL TO THE TOUCH AFTER RUNNING ITS CYCLE AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70F. NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES. UNABLE TO WASH RINSE OR SANITIZE ON PREMISES. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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 APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND COOLER/FREEZER STORAGE ROOM. HOLES IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN BASEBOARDS AND WALLS. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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 FROM 10-30-13 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST CLEAN COUNTERS AND SHELVES UNDER COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN. WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.#34- CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.#35-WIPE DOWN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN REAR OF KITCHEN.#40- PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM; MUST BE VISIBLE IN UNITS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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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 DIRTY WITH BROWNISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD AND PAPER DEBRIS, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN SAME AREAS. ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND 1ST FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING ABOVE THE FROZEN COOLATA MACHINE.
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 25, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH OR SANITIZE UTENSILS, POTS, DISHES WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. NO ATTACHED SOAP, RINSE AGENT OR SANITIZER. MANAGER UNCERTAIN IF MACHINE IS A CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE OR A HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING MACHINE. MACHINE NOT REACHING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180. BOTH WASH AND RINSE GAGES INOPERABLE AND MACHINE COOL TO THE TOUCH AFTER RUNNING ITS CYCLE AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70F. NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES. UNABLE TO WASH RINSE OR SANITIZE ON PREMISES. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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 APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND COOLER/FREEZER STORAGE ROOM. HOLES IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN BASEBOARDS AND WALLS. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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 FROM 10-30-13 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST CLEAN COUNTERS AND SHELVES UNDER COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN. WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.#34- CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.#35-WIPE DOWN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN REAR OF KITCHEN.#40- PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM; MUST BE VISIBLE IN UNITS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC JARS AS LEGS (PROPS) FOR LATTE MACHINE ON PREP TABLE.
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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 DIRTY WITH BROWNISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD AND PAPER DEBRIS, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN SAME AREAS. ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND 1ST FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING ABOVE THE FROZEN COOLATA MACHINE.
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Serious
Critical
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Oct 30, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN COUNTERS AND SHELVES UNDER COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN. WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE A HANDLE FOR LEFT DOOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR WHERE MISSING. REPLACE MISSING PIECE OF PANEL AT RIGHT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE ABOVE DOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WIPE DOWN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM; MUST BE VISIBLE IN UNITS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOP IN LARGE ICE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 8, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 11, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CERFITIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES OR POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED ON ARRIVAL AT 1150AM. CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED IN SITE AT 1215PM.A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #H000081732 14.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 15, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR 1DR COOLER GASKET AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTTOM SHELVES OF DOUGNUT DISPLAY CASES TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL COOLERS.ALSO MUST CLEAN DISPENSERS AT MILK DISPENSING MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 5, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must fix ice machine lid, cooler door gasket in rear that's in poor repair; & cutting board with deep/dark grooves must be sanded/bleached.
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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. Must clean floors in basement, under shelves & equipment.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.