Carson (new)
2550 W 56th ST, Chicago, IL 60629 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 70217
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 1, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 74F AT WASHROOM HANDSINK IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 130 AND UNISEX RESTROOM 131. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F MINIMUM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). ENGINEER CORRECTED WATER TEMPERATURE ON SITE, HOT WATER IS OBSERVED AT 99F.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR EXTERIOR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZED AREA DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLES ON HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ANS PRE-K CLASSROOM 130 TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Sep 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WARPED AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE PANEL IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXTREME CLUTTER IN ROOM 125 STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AREA AND ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6 INCHES
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Severity not stated
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Sep 5, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN PRE-K 130,131,1ST FL. NORTH STAFF,1ST FL. BOY'S & GIRL'S.2ND FL. GIRL'S & BOY'S AND 2ND FL. STAFFF NORTH TOILET ROOMS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PRE-K 131,132 & 134 MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE,PRE-K 132- SLOW DRAIN & LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN CLASS ROOM.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN 1ST FL. STAFF (NORTH) & 1ST & 2ND FL. STAFF (SOUTH & NORTH)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS LAYING AGAINST WALL IN MOPSINK CLOSET MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR SINK IN PRE-K 134 & 130.DAMAGED FLOORING ON SERVING LINE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL PRE-K CLOSETS.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 20, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 22, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT AND FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS TO STAY ON LONGER IN KITCHEN STAFF (W) ,1ST & 2ND FL. (B & G),2ND FL. STAFF (NE) AND 2ND FL. (G) TOILET ROOMS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN LUNCH ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS IN LUNCH ROOM.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE FOLLOWING SINKS IN POOR REPAIR: -THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WATER COMES UP FROM THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. -THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 29, 2019 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
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED TERYIAKI CHICKEN, SLICED PEPPERS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COCO COLA DISPENSER. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED (7 BREAD OVEN, 1 WALK IN COOLER, BEVERAGE DISPENSER , TOASTER OVEN) IN DRY STORAGE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARRY EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 6, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT SERVING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN PRE K ROOMS 130, 132, 134 STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 27, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 45.1F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES : EGGS 44.9F, MILK 45.2F, AND SHREDDED CHEESE AT 43.9F. (ALL STORED IN WALK COOLER). ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 50LBS $200 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTERS WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT SERVING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN PRE K ROOMS 130, 132, 134 STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES.
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Serious
Critical
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Jan 31, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHT
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 2, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. 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
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS BY THE FLOORS LOCATED BY THE DRINK DISPENSORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT, RACKS) BEING STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 26, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION, #35 PEELING PAINT IN EATING AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. REPORT #1734975 DATE 3/29/2016. CORRECT BY DATE 6/29/2016.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN #10 CAN OPENER BLADE BROKE OFF.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FRONT LINE MILK COOLERS INTERIOR EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH HOT HOLDING UNITS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER THE COMPRESSOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE KITCHEN CEILING TILES, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN LADIES LOCKER/RESTROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND ONE LIGHT OUT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE MENS LOCKER ROOM HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, ALSO IN THE LADIES ROOM THE BASE OF THE NOZZLE LEAKING WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jul 28, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Above violation still remaining(Walls, ceiling that that peeling paint/exposed plaster, peeling wall paper, and gaps in prep areas, shall be repaired/sealed)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining(Found 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 20, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
Found/observed live fruit flies(gnats) 20 in pop dispensing unit area in front storage room/closet, also found 15 live fruit flies(gnats), in rear kitchen areas, at time of complaint inspection, citation issued 7-38-020 serious violation.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in prep area, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Above violation still remaining(Floors under front pop dispensing unit not clean, had excess syrup build up under shelving/racks, needs detailed cleaning excess syrup removed, sanitized. Floors under storage shelving/racks in rear kitchen storage areas, 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
Above violation still remaining(Walls, ceiling that that peeling paint/exposed plaster, peeling wall paper, and gaps in prep areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles in rear prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning).
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Found 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 30, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, 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
Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks(front walk in cooler), not clean, had excess food/dirt accumulation, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage cabinet shelving, storage racks/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 front pop dispensing unit not clean, had excess syrup build up under shelving/racks, needs detailed cleaning excess syrup removed, sanitized. Floors under storage shelving/racks in rear kitchen storage areas, 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, ceiling that that peeling paint/exposed plaster, peeling wall paper, and gaps in prep areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles in rear prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shield in rear walk in cooler, shall be provided.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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 IN EATING AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 2, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVES UNDER EACH PREP LINE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE OVENS IN THE WEST PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES FROM A PREVIOUS LEAK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDERNEATH THE LARGE PREP TABLE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT EAST PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE WALK IN COOLERS AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE SODA CRATES AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. NOTED EMPLOYEES STORING PERSONAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 14, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE WOMENS RESTROOM (EMPLOYEES) INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE BY WALL IN FRONT SERVING LINE WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE MENS, AND WOMENS (EMPLOYEE'S) RESTROOMS LEAKING WATER FROM THE HANDLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED LOCATED IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM. MUST LABEL THEM.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL THE CUBBIES IN THE STATE PRE- K CLASS ROOMS 103,132 AND 134 ARE DUSTY. INSTRUSTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OF THEM.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTERED/ORGANIZED STORAGE ROOMS IN THE STATE PRE-K CLASS ROOM 130, 131, 132. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 2, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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 CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 7, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44.9F, CHEESE AT 46.2F, PIZZAS AT 49.2F, HAM AT 45.5F, AND TURKEY AT 44.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Serious
Critical
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Jan 18, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTERED/ORGANIZED STORAGE ROOMS IN RM 130, 131, 132. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE NEATLY.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 10, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING. LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 2, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. TWO SETS OF BOYS/GIRLS AND HANDICAP WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THAT SIDE OF BUILDING DUE TO HOT WATER TANK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT TANK TO HAVE ADAQUATE HOT WATER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED WASHROOMS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING. LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 21, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 11, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DOOR SWEEP AT REAR DOOR VERY SMALL OPENING. REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 19, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT STAND UP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE BACK ROOM AREA, KEEP FIXTURE AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 7, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN THE BOILER ROOM AND IN THE UTILITY ROOMS.
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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.