Starbucks Hk Apex (t3 Hk Foodcourt)
11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1141505
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 14 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Oct 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTIAN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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May 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED A PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS AT THE DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 3, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTSON FAN COVERS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE CENTER STORAGE CABINETS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED 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
FOUND 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 KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS IN PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/SERVICE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED MILK SPILLAGE AND DIRT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (07-23-2020) ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 23, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTERS, PREP SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN PREP/SERVICE AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL HAND SINK.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTERS, PREP SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN PREP/SERVICE AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE LITTER AND DUST ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/SERVING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 5, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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 WITH LITTER AND SYRUP BILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 21, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed the floor in the rear around the ice machine and the three compartment sink to have dirt and debris accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 14, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed the floors to have dirt and debris accumulated under and around fixtures and equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed the walls around the mop sink in the rear to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE SINKS CABIENTS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SINK CABINETS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF COOLER, ICE MACHINE, SINKS, PREP COUNTER AND STORAGE CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 15, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 8, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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 OVER 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON PREMISE, UNDERNEATH ICE BIN AND ONE LIVE ROACH UNDER PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN CONDIMENT DOOR CABINET IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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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 COUNTER TOP AROUND (UNDER COFFEE MACHINE)PREMISE WITH HEAVY DUST AND COFFEE DEBRIS.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) PASTRY CASE ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.------MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, (2) DIPPER WELL, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) CONDIMENT CABINET WITH DEBRIS AND COFFEE SPILLAGE IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED WOODEN FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH ICE BIN IN POOR REPAIR (ROTTEN WOOD). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HEAVY WATER LEAK FROM WATERLINE AT DIPPER WELL BEHIND PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN PREP AREA INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER (REAR OF PRAIRIE TOP) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jan 17, 2012 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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. CABINETS FOR COFFEE NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR ON CORNERS UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 29, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 26, 2011 Tag Removal · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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
TO BE CORRECTED BY 07-29-11
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jul 22, 2011 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND DISPLAY COOLER AT 59.5F ,AT THIS TIME NO SANDWICHES AND SALAD ON THIS COOLER,TAG COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BELOW;MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED 40F OR LESS;NO CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,4 THERMOS CONTAINERS WITH MILK AT 60.2F AT THE CUSTOMER COUNTER,MILK WAS DISCARDED,INSTRUCTED MILK MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
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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
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING,SIGNAGE,CASHIER AREA,APPROXIMATELY 10 ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED ,MUST HAVE NO INSECTS /PESTS IN THE RESTAURANT,MUST CALL PEST COMPANY FOR SERVICE ,DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR,COUNTERS,CABINETS,CEILING,COVER GARBAGE CONTAINERS;GIVEN 5 DAYS -7-29-11 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
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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. WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 1 PREP/MILK COOLER MUST DE REPLACED; MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AREA
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL CABINETS,SHELVES
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ICE BIN,CORNERS OF COOLERS
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING THRUOUT AND SIGNAGE
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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 REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS IN THE CASHIER AREA ,MUST ORGANIZE
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Serious
Critical
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Oct 20, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AIR VENT COVER IN 1 PREP COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FILTER AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CABINETS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR STORAGE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR BEHIND 1 PREP COOLER,FLOOR UNDER 1 C SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING BARS ABOVE MENU MONITOR UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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.