Third Star/sixes & Eights/main Kitchen
2233 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant/Bar)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 63178
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 16 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
Inspections
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Nov 17, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
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May 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER (SIXES AND EIGHTS) WITH STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE VALVES UNDER THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY THE DISH MACHINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS WITH FOOD, DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 12, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN KITCHEN TO HAVE DEEP DARK GROOVES ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/ REPLANE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON SODA DISPENSING MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME, FOOD DEBRIS, AND SPILLAGE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PASTRY COOLER FLOOR, MEAT COOLER FLOOR UNDER SHELVING, BEER STORAGE COOLER UNDER DUNNAGE RACKS, REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM FLOOR (PURCHASING AREA). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 10, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF REACHIN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 3, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE PIPES LOCATED BETWEEN THE WALL AND COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
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May 7, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 14, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE SIXES AND EIGHTS COOKING AREA. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF THE FRYERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN COOKING AREAS AND PIPES ALONG THE WALL BY THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. SOME WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER SHELVES; CLEAN SAME.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 26, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT RUNNING WATER(60F-64F) AT EMPLOYEES WASHBOWLS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS AS WELL AS GUEST WASHROOMS(ALSO BOTH MENS AND WOMENS). MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL WASHROOMS IN 2 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED CEREAL, PASTRIES, AND BREAD NOT PROTECTED ON OPENED TABLE OF BUFFET STATION (THIRD STAR). INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BANQUET ROOM WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZERS OF MAIN KITCHEN, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF MAIN KITCHEN AND ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS OF BACK OF THE HOUSE OF MAIN KITCHEN. REAIR DAMAGED COVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Serious
Critical
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Nov 18, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 27, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGEERATION UNITS IN DAILY GRIND COFFEE SHOP.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM (DAILY GRIND).
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 12, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION, FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH WSHING MACHINE BEING USED WITH FINAL RINSE TEMP AT 140F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE 180F WATER TEMP FOR FINAL RINSE. CRITCAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE WAS FIXED DURING INSPECTION AND FINAL RINSE IS NOW AT 195F
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Serious
Critical
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Oct 2, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND BY SYRUP BOXES FOR SODA IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SOME FAN GUARD COVERS OBSERVED WITH DUST IN SOME WALK-IN COOLERS; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER PARTICLES.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS OBSERVED INSIDE OF SALAD AND SANDWICH PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 25, 2014 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
OBSERVED SIX LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ECOLAB SERVICE KITCHEN PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND BY SYRUP BOXES FOR SODA IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SOME FAN GUARD COVERS OBSERVED WITH DUST IN SOME WALK-IN COOLERS; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER PARTICLES.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS OBSERVED INSIDE OF SALAD AND SANDWICH PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH COOLERS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 13, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PANTRY PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA; THE CAN OPENER AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE COLD PREP AREA; THE REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER AND COOLERS, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN THE PANTRY PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN All CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES. VENTS AND WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS/CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREA OF BANQUET HALL ON 2ND FL.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE TONGS USED TO GET BREAKFAST PASTRIES IN THE RESTAURANT BUFFET AREA IN A BIN/CONTAINER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 6, 2013 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 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 15 IN THE EMPLOYEE'S CAFETERIA, 35 IN THE COLD PREP AREA, 10 IN THE POT WASH AREA, 75 IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA, 25 IN THE RESTAURANT SIDE STATION AND 20 IN THE BAR AREA. ALSO, 5 MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE STORAGE CORNER IN THE BANQUET HALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PANTRY PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA; THE CAN OPENER AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE COLD PREP AREA; THE REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER AND COOLERS, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN THE PANTRY PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN All CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES. VENTS AND WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS/CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREA OF BANQUET HALL ON 2ND FL.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE TONGS USED TO GET BREAKFAST PASTRIES IN THE RESTAURANT BUFFET AREA IN A BIN/CONTAINER.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Nov 9, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: FOUND DISHWASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 2, 2012 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 EVIDENCE OF MICE AT ROOMS ALONGSIDE REGENCY BALLROOM 2ND FLOOR.(COFFEE AREAS/WAITER STATIONS) OBSERVED ABOUT 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONGSIDE WALLS AT SIDE ROOMS OF BALLROOM. CITATION ISSUED. MUST CLEAN AND SWEEP COFFEE STATION AREAS. ALSO, SEAL ALL HOLES ALONG WALLS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF MICE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AND CLEAN AT ROOMS ALONGSIDE REGENCY BALLROOM. 2ND FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND DISHWASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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May 22, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.FOUND 5 POUNDS HAM AT 62.7F, 5POUNDS BLUE CHEESE AT 62.6F, 20 POUNDS CHEESE AT 59.1F, 5POUNDS SALAMI AT 61.2F, AND 15 POUNDS OF FINISHED FRENCH TOAST AT 51.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY COOL FOOD BEFORE STORING INSIDE COOLERS. 50 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED VALUE AT $100.00
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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 BY DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Serious
Critical
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Feb 29, 2012 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
Correct By: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Correct By: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Correct By: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Correct By: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINES NOT CLEAN. DISHMACHINE AREAS NEED CLEANING AND ORDER
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Correct By: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Correct By: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT UNDER RACKS AT DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 24, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — 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
Correct By: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Correct By: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINES NOT CLEAN. DISHMACHINE AREAS NEED CLEANING AND ORDER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Correct By: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT UNDER RACKS AT DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 17, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. FOUND 5POUNDS HAM AT 62.7F, 20 POUNDS OF BLUE CHEESE AT 62.6F, 5POUNDS SALAMI AT 61.1F, AND 15 POUNDS OF FRENCH TOAST AT 51.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY COOL FOOD BEFORE STORING INSIDE COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINES NOT CLEAN. DISHMACHINE AREAS NEED CLEANING AND ORDER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT UNDER RACKS AT DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Serious
Critical
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Aug 9, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AND AT PIPING AT COMPRESSORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA. PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR ITEMS AT FORNO PREP AREA. REPAIR PANEL IN POOR REPAIR UNDER CABINETS IN FORNO BEVERAGE PREP AREA. PROVIDE COVERS AND OR LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT M/X BAR.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS/WHEELS, SMALL FRYER AT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, WALLS/WALL BASE UNDER AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR PANEL IF ICE MACHINE, CART FOR STORING SHEET PANS, MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND CUTTING BOARD IN MAIN KITCHEN, UNDER, AROUND, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINKS AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FORNO AND M/X BEVERAGE PREP AREA, CLEAN SOME FAN GUARDS/WALLS/CEILINGS TO REMOVE DUST INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER AT PANTRY, CLEAN WALLS AT ALL PREP AREAS TO REMOVE STAINS/SPILLS,UNDER SODA LINES, INTERIOR CABINETS AT FORNO BEVERAGE PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS AT PANTRY AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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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. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT DISH WASHING AREA. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE HEAVY DARK STAINED BUILDUP ON FLOOR TILES. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM WALK-IN FREEZER FLOORS.
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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. REPAIR WALLBASE SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR IN PANTRY, MAIN KITCHEN UNDER STORAGE CABINETS NEXT TO BUFFET AREA, M/X BEVERAGE PREP AREA UNDER HAND WASH SINK/ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS/CREVICES ALONG WALL BY HALLWAY NEXT TO AND AROUND WALK-IN COOLERS IN ROOM SERVICE AREA, REPAIR WALL SECTION UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN FORNO PREP AREA AND IN UTILITY SINK ROOM IN MAIN KITCHEN. REPLACE AND OR CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING PANELS IN MAIN KITCHEN AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT. SEAL OPEINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AS NEEDED IN MAIN KITCHEN AND M/X BEVERAGE PREP AREA. WIPE DOWN WALL BASE AND WALLS IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN. CAULK WALL BASE TILES AT REAR M/X BEVERAGE PREP AREA-REMOVE DUCT TAPE.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAP FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR M/X PREP AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT TWO OF EIGHT WASHBOWLS IN MEN AND WOMEN STAFF TOILET ROOMS, REPAIR LEAK AT HANDLE AT WASHBOWL IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINK AT M/X BAR. REPAIR LEAKS AT PIPING UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN REAR M/X BAR BEVERAGE PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND ITEMS AT FORNO PREP AREA AND INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 2, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND SELF SERVE TAYLOR SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM TOP LOADING UNIT ON COUNTER TOP NEXT TO SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSER AT FORNO DINING AREA WITH NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER NOR ACCESSIBLE TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE NON-REMOVABLE PARTS OF UNIT. MANAGER STATES SOFT SERVE UNIT WAS INSTALL TWO MONTHS AGO. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE UNIT AND OR REMOVE SAME. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY CDPH IF ANY NEW FOOD EQUIPMENT IS INSTALLED ON PREMISES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT-FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL AT 312-746-4240. MANAGER REMOVING SOFT SERVE UNIT AT THIS TIME 08/04/10.CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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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 25 FRUIT FLIES UNDER, AROUND HAND WASH SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, WALLS, CEILING AT M/X BEVERAGE PREP AREA, 10 FRUIT FLIES AT WALLS, LAMP SHADE ON LIGHT FIXTURE ON COUNTER, AROUND ICE BIN NEXT TO HAND WASH SINK AT M/X BAR, 5 FRUIT FLIES AT WALLS IN SHOR DINING AREA, 15 FRUIT FLIES AT WALLS, CEILING AT ROOM SERVICE AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN BY ELECTRICAL BOXES/OUTSIDE ROOM SERVICE OFFICE, BY RINSE SINK AT DISHMACHINE AREA, HALLWAY BY GARBAGE/CARDBOARD STORAGE AREA, AND AROUND UTILITY SINKS IN DOCK/WAREHOUSE AND UTILITY SINK ROOM IN MAIN KITCHEN. FOUND 1 COCKROACH AT HAND WASH SINK AT COOKING LINE, 4 COCKROACHES AT WLL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT/DEEP FRYERS, AND 1 COCKROACH AT WALL IN UTILITY SINK ROOM IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFESCTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. STRONGLY RECOMMEND UPGRADING HOUSEKEEPING AND SANITATION IN MAIN KITCHEN AND M/X BEVERAGE PREP AREA. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS, DISHES, PLATES AT BUFFET AREA AND AT MAIN KITCHEN AT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AND AT PIPING AT COMPRESSORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA. PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR ITEMS AT FORNO PREP AREA. REPAIR PANEL IN POOR REPAIR UNDER CABINETS IN FORNO BEVERAGE PREP AREA. PROVIDE COVERS AND OR LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT M/X BAR. REPLACE GARBAGE BINS IN POOR REPAIR AT HALLWAY LEADING TO DOCK AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS/WHEELS, SMALL FRYER AT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, WALLS/WALL BASE UNDER AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR PANEL IF ICE MACHINE, CART FOR STORING SHEET PANS, MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND CUTTING BOARD IN MAIN KITCHEN, UNDER, AROUND, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINKS AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FORNO AND M/X BEVERAGE PREP AREA, CLEAN SOME FAN GUARDS/WALLS/CEILINGS TO REMOVE DUST INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER AT PANTRY, CLEAN WALLS AT ALL PREP AREAS TO REMOVE STAINS/SPILLS,UNDER SODA LINES, INTERIOR CABINETS AT FORNO BEVERAGE PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS AT PANTRY AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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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. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT DISH WASHING AREA. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE HEAVY DARK STAINED BUILDUP ON FLOOR TILES. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM WALK-IN FREEZER FLOORS.
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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. REPAIR WALLBASE SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR IN PANTRY, MAIN KITCHEN UNDER STORAGE CABINETS NEXT TO BUFFET AREA, M/X BEVERAGE PREP AREA UNDER HAND WASH SINK/ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS/CREVICES ALONG WALL BY HALLWAY NEXT TO AND AROUND WALK-IN COOLERS IN ROOM SERVICE AREA, REPAIR WALL SECTION UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN FORNO PREP AREA AND IN UTILITY SINK ROOM IN MAIN KITCHEN. REPLACE AND OR CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING PANELS IN MAIN KITCHEN AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT. SEAL OPEINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AS NEEDED IN MAIN KITCHEN AND M/X BEVERAGE PREP AREA. WIPE DOWN WALL BASE AND WALLS IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN. CAULK WALL BASE TILES AT REAR M/X BEVERAGE PREP AREA-REMOVE DUCT TAPE.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAP FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR M/X PREP AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT TWO OF EIGHT WASHBOWLS IN MEN AND WOMEN STAFF TOILET ROOMS, REPAIR LEAK AT HANDLE AT WASHBOWL IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINK AT M/X BAR. REPAIR LEAKS AT PIPING UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN REAR M/X BAR BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN CAMBRIO USED FOR ICE INTO FLOOR DRAIN AT ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKS AT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT DISH MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED AREAS IN ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND ITEMS AT FORNO PREP AREA AND INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
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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.