Olivia's Taste
7157 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2189302
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 26 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 19 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 4, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED 2 LARGE HOLES IN WALL BY BOILER AREA. MUST PROPERLY SEAL HOLE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 25, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED BROKEN DIGITAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. UPON TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD, YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO READ THE NUMBERS ON THE THERMOMETER. FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND INSIDE FRYER, BEHIND PREP COOLERS, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED(BEEF, DUCK). CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS FACING UP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO FLOOR DRAIN FOR MOP SINK IN REAR CLOSET.EXPLANATION- At least one service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located to clean mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and dispose of mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilets and urinals may not be used as service sinks to dispose of mop water and liquid waste.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(BEEF, SOURKRAUT). CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 10/4/2023, REPORT #2582854. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 4, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN MINOR FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALL ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 19, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN(STOVE).MUST CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 26, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN,WASHROOMS).
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS/OPENINGS ON LOWER WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 19, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN,WASHROOMS).
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED AN OPEN PACKAGE OF RAW PORK CHOPS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE AN OPEN CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS.FOODS MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED TO AVOID CROSS-CONTAMINATION.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.CORRECTED ON SITE(COS). - COS
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX:50 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND CLUTTERED FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE CABINETS ALSO, IN THE REAR CLUTTERED HOT WATER TANK ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP/OPENING ALL AROUND THE EXHAUST FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF EXHAUST FAN WITH SCREEN TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,MICROWAVES AND DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATIONS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS/OPENINGS ON LOWER WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND REAR UTILITY MOP SINK/HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BROKEN UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,RELOCATE IN USE REFRIGERATOR STORED IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM ALSO,ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND INSIDE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPETION REPORT# 2312997 DATED:09/26/2019 #55-OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. CORE VIOLATION Dec 26, 2019 #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION Dec 26, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 3/26/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 26, 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 MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY DATE FOODS IN THE COOLERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT M TO HAVE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AND TEST STRIPS WERE BROUGHT IN AT 4:30 PM 9/26/2019 TO MEASURE THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Core
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Core
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 19, 2018 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 REACH-IN FREEZER TO BE HEAVILY ICE ENCRUSTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW,CLEAN AND SANITIZE REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN H.A.V ROOM DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS IN H.A.V. ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE H.A.V. ROOM.INSTRUCTED MAMAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THIS ROOM. CLUTTER MAY CAUSE A HABORAGE FOR PESTS
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 6, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 29, 2017 Canvass · 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 (3) FRONT AND EXIT DOORS (FRONT/SIDE FRONT AND SIDE REAR) NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 AND 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS ALSO MUST RODENT PROOFED VENT OPENING ABOVE REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE AND FRYER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR BOILER/STORAGE ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED AT KITCHEN HOOD OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 16, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 9, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 06/19/2015, REPORT # 1559361, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 NO GROCERY BAGS ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE AND FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX AND PIPES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR BOILER ROOM AREA. 38 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.--------MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE REAR WASHROOM (PARTY ROOM). 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT DATED AND LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO FAUCET AT MOP SINK STORED IN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZED,
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 19, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO GROCERY BAGS ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE AND FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX AND PIPES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR BOILER ROOM AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.--------MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE REAR WASHROOM (PARTY ROOM).
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 15, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezers, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in coolers.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair,(broken, missing)shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Prep table lower shelving not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area, and storage closet not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had holes by 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint in mop sink area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exposed hand sink drain pipe leaking in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 15, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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
MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 12, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND THE 2 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 50.8F.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FAX A LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8030 ONCE REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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 FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SOUPS,CABBAGE ROLLS,BEEF STEW,BEEF SAUSAGE,YOGURT,CHEESE ETC.INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM RANGING FROM (49.9F-50.8F).MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS APPROXIMATELY 20#'S,APPROXIMATELY $250.00 PER MANAGER AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Serious
Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(AT MULTIPLE SINKS). MANAGER FOUND THE THE PILOT ON HOT WATER TANK WAS OFF-.IMMEDIATELY MANAGER LIT THE PILOT DURING THIS INSPECTION.THE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT APPROXIMATELY 3:05 P.M..CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,KITCHEN SINKS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Serious
Critical
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Oct 9, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that hap peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of reach in freezer shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under cooking equipment, front counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 28, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly labeled/dated in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date/label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage area, boiler room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 28, 2012 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH SOME CLUTTER.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.