The Fish Keg
2233 W HOWARD ST, Chicago, IL 60645 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 4908
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 18 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
Inspections
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May 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR UNDER SHELVES. MUST CLEAN WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 6, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 3, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AND DELI SALADS IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE MUST HAVE LABELING TO INCLUDE STANDARD OF IDENTITY, INGREDIENT LIST, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF WHERE ITEM WAS PACKAGED.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED DUCT ABOVE BREADING STATION WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BATHROOM HOT WATER DRIPPING REPAIR FAUCET. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
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May 31, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE PLASTIC DOORS OF THE FRONT BOX FREEZER AND THE DISPLAY COOLER CRACKED, AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. LINERS MUST BE WASHABLE.-----METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, AND FOOD DEBRIS: INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE STORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL PILED WOOD AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED.----ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 27, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REAR PREP AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PREP TABLE WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS,CLUTTER IN THE SOUTH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORANIZE THE AREA, DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
POOL OF WATER IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 18, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 11, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO SUPPLIES TO MATCH VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. .PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND SOME PACKAGED FOOD STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER NON DRIPPING DRAINAGE PIPING. MUST RELOCATE FOOD.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPOR DATED 11-26-18 INSPECTION # 2240595. VIOLATION 10. OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA CONTAINING COOKING AND SERVING OF FOOD. VIOLATION 47. OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE FOR WASHROOM IN DIS REPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 55.OBSERVED UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. BASEMENT MUST BE SORTED THROUGH AND ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FORM THE WALLS AND 6 INCHES OFF GROUND. VIOLATION 58.OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGE FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
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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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Severity not stated
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO RESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIRRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA CONTAINING COOKING AND SERVING OF FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. TIME/TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARRED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD OR DISCARDED AND HELD A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD NEEDS TO HAVE A LABEL CONTAINING NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE FOR WASHROOM AND DOOR HANDLE OF WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. BASEMENT MUST BE SORTED THROUGH AND ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FORM THE WALLS AND 6 INCHES OFF GROUND.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT WITH UTILITY LINES ABOVE DRY STORAGE. A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING MUST BE INSTALLED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FANS OF WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGE FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 15, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND PIECE'S OF BROWNIE REPACKED ON COUNTER FOR SELF SERVE WHITEOUT LABELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL RE-PACKED FOOD WITH NAME SOURCE AND FOOD INGREDIENTS
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF FISH CHEST FREEZER NORTH WALL.REPLACE
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SHEET METAL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT COMPLETELY SEAL.REPAIR AND KEEP IT CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 9, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND PIECE'S OF BROWNIE REPACKED ON COUNTER FOR SELF SERVE WHITEOUT LABELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL RE-PACKED FOOD WITH NAME SOURCE AND FOOD INGREDIENTS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF FISH CHEST FREEZER NORTH WALL.REPLACE
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SHEET METAL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT COMPLETELY SEAL.REPAIR AND KEEP IT CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 2, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY SERVING COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA BY THE COUNTER TOP WITH AIR TEMP OF 52.7F TO 58F. THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SOWED TEMPERATURE OF 58F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD: POTATOES SALADS,COLESLAW,ONION DIPS ETC.,WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT IN QUESTION. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.OTHER COOLERS ON SIDE MAINTAINING AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE SERVING COOLER,MENTIONED ABOVE: 150 2oz CONTAINERS OF VARIOUS KIND OF SAUCES(TARTER SAUCE,BBQ SAUCE, HOT SAUCE) AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.3F; 7 BAGS OF PRE-COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 51F; 11 CONTAINER OF 8oz FISH(HERRING) AT TEMP OF 46F; 7 CONTAINERS OF CLAIM CHOWDER AT TEMP OF 50.7F; 3 CONTAINER OF 6oz OF ONION DIPS AT TEMP OF 51.2F; 6 CONTAINERS OF BAKED DINNERS(FISH AND BAKED POTATOES) AT TEMP OF50.8F; 11 8oz CONTAINERS MAE SALADS AT TEMP OF 51F; 6 8oz CONTAINERS OF THREE BEAN SALAD AT TEMP OF 50F; 8 8oz CONTAINERS OF COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 51.2F; 11 8oz CONTAINERS OF POTATO SALAD AT TEMP OF 50F; 11 PIECES OF PIES( COOKED PUMPKIN AND PECAN ) AT TEMP OF 51.7F TO 56F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 60,VALUE 534.71 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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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
OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,UNDER SHELVES,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNER AND BY OPENED FOOD BAGS OF BREAD CRUMBS.OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS(NOT ABLE TO COUNT) BEHIND EXCESS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BESIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT THE OUTSIDE STORAGE. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. WOOD DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2".INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FIT TO FRAME DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-16-17,REPORT #1995692 #32- OBSERVED GRAY DUCT TAPE USED TO REPAIR FRAME OF THE DOORS AT DISPLAY COOLER BY THE END TABLE. ALSO GRAY TAPE ON TOP THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA,REMOVE REPAIR CAUSE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. #33- BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE(LOWER PART),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALL DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #34-ROUGH SURFACE ON RAW WOOD PALLETS USED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.NOT CLEANABLE AND ABSORBENT SURFACE.ALSO A LOT OF DEBRIS UNDER THE PALLETS ON ORIGINAL FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAW WOOD PALLETS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES 6"OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER HOUSEKEEPING #35-BROKEN WALL INSIDE THE WASHROOM NEED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. TODAY 11-2-17 OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND PIECE'S OF BROWNIE REPACKED ON COUNTER FOR SELF SERVE WHITEOUT LABELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL RE-PACKED FOOD WITH NAME SOURCE AND FOOD INGREDIENTS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND BROKEN CONTAINERS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AT OUTSIDE STORAGE. ALSO FOUND BREAD CRUMBS OPENED BAGS IN BASEMENT AREA,WITH DEBRIS AND RODENT DROPPINGS AT SAME AREA,MUST PROVIDE CONTAINERS WITH LID FOR THE OPENED FOOD PRODUCTS. EXCESS CARDBOARDS,USED PAPER BAGS AND NEWS PAPER ARE USED FOR STORAGE OF FOOD,REMOVE OIL FROM FRIED FOOD,OR STORE THE DEEP FRYER BASKET ON TOP OF IT,ALSO CARD BOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS,FLOOR MAT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ETC..INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARDS, USED PAPER BAGS AND NEWS PAPER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. GRAY DUCT TAPE IS USWD TO SEAL OPENINGS ON PREMISES FROM WALL,REPAIR SURFACE OF COOLERS TO DUCT VENT COVERS IN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF FISH CHEST FREEZER NORTH WALL.REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SHEET METAL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT COMPLETELY SEAL.REPAIR AND KEEP IT CLEAN.
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Serious
Critical
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Mar 16, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GRAY DUCT TAPE USED TO REPAIR FRAME OF THE DOORS AT DISPLAY COOLER BY THE END TABLE. ALSO GRAY TAPE ON TOP THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA,REMOVE REPAIR CAUSE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE(LOWER PART),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALL DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ROUGH SURFACE ON RAW WOOD PALLETS USED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.NOT CLEANABLE AND ABSORBENT SURFACE.ALSO A LOT OF DEBRIS UNDER THE PALLETS ON ORIGINAL FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAW WOOD PALLETS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES 6"OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER HOUSEKEEPING
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE ON WALL BESIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.BROKEN WALL INSIDE THE WASHROOM NEED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 23, 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 THE USE OF CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. THE USE OF CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL ARE PROHIBITED ON EQUIPMENT. ALSO, BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE GARAGE. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN NOT CLEAN, INTERIOR OF 3-DOOR PREP COOLER, AND CONTACT SURFACES AROUND THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE. ALSO, BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FREEZER ON THE EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN, ALSO VENT COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND, MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SMALL CLOSET ADJACENT TO DEEP FREEZER ON EAST WALL, AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 20, 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 in walk in cooler not properly dated, must properly date food item in walk in cooler.
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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 peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks 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, rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in garage storage area need 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 by prep table, and in kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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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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Aug 29, 2014 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
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT AND GARAGE STORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND GARAGE STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 3, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO FOOD LABEL PROVIDED FOR BROWNIES THAT IS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD INGREDIENTS,NAME OF THE BAKERY AND DATE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 25, 2013 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 2-8-12,REPORT #664381 #33-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL THE WOODEN SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. #34-MUST REMOVE ALL THE MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT. PROVIDE REGULAR PALLET WITH SPACE ON THE BOTTOM TO BE ABLE TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #34-MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN THE UNDER THE PALLETS AND MAINTAIN. #41-ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE GARAGE BEING USED AS A STORAGE ROOM,ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNUSED ARTICLES,COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. STILL TODAY OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS.RAW WOOD SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IS CRACKED,WITH PEELING PAINT,FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST FROM RUSTY BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE WOOD SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ITEMS NEED THROUGHOUT AREA MENTIONED MUST BE ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO FOOD LABEL PROVIDED FOR BROWNIES THAT IS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD INGREDIENTS,NAME OF THE BAKERY AND DATE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER UNDER THE MICROWAVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND THE STOVE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE HANGED POT AND WINDOW,ALSO PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE THE STOVE. NEED TO REMOVE PAINT ,REPAINT AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Feb 8, 2012 Complaint-Fire · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL THE WOODEN SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER 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 OF THE WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN THE UNDER THE PALLETS 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 MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET INSIDE THE STOREAGE ROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT. PROVIDE REGULAR PALLET WITH SPACE ON THE BOTTOM TO BE ABLE TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR BURNED SMALL PART OF THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYER CLOSE TO THE WALL BASE. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE ON THE WALLS BY THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST SEAL THE HOLE. BURNED WALLS AND BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND REPAIR THE WALLS,BASEBOARD AND WALL BASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE GARAGE BEING USED AS A STORAGE ROOM,ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNUSED ARTICLES,COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 29, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
FOUND FRESH CLAMS AND OYSTER ON DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT TAG AND CO MINGLING EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FRESH SHELLFISH HAS TO HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER AND CLAMS AND OYSTER HAS TO BE ON SEPARATE CONTAINER. WHILE ON DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE FRESH CLAMS AND OYSTERS TOTAL 9.6 LBS. AND WORTH $28.07 TOTAL. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE LABEL, NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, TEL NO, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS ON ALL PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTED VENT COVER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST 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 ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE BASEMENT,(INSIDE THE GARAGE BEING USED AS A STORAGE).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DOOR OF THE GARAGE(BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA WITH 2 WALK IN FREEZER)NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE ONE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DISPOSE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE, ITEMS NOT BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE GARAGE AND OUTSIDE THE PATIO TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Serious
Critical
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.