Tempo Cafe
6 E CHESTNUT ST, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 80916
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 13 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 15 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 10 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 22 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 14 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 29 | 2 |
Inspections
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May 14, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SOME BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHWASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 13, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTED RACKS.
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Severity not stated
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May 20, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.12 OBSERVED LARGE POTS TOO BIG FOR ANY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR LARGE POTS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTED RACKS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.REPORT# 2617363 DATED MAY 13 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #10 INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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May 13, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PICK UP RAW BACON WITH GLOVES ON AND PROCEED TO MAKE TOAST WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING A RAW FOOD PRODUCT. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. 1/4 POUND OF SLICED BREAD DISCARDED ($1) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN CONVENIENT LOCATION IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. COFFEE MILKSHAKES AND DESSERTS ARE PREPPED AND OR PLATED IN THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
OBSERVED RED ONIONS WITH SIGNS OF SPOILAGE IN WALK IN COOLER. RED ONIONS GREW GREEN AND WHITE FLUFFY SUBSTANCE ON THEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS IN GOOD CONDITION. MANAGER DISCARDED 8 POUNDS OF RED ONIONS ($6) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILDING UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PEELING POTATOES ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CONTAINERS OF FOOD ARE OFF THE FLOOR BY AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LARGE POTS TOO BIG FOR ANY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR LARGE POTS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTED RACKS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2594196 DATED MAY 8 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #37 LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, #47 REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS, #53 PROVIDE COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS AND TO #58 PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD NOT LABELED; OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS DISCOLORED WITH DEEP SCRATCHES; OBSERVED NO LID ON RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM; OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 P.P.M. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 P.P.M. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE ECOLAB CAME REPAIRED LOW TEMP DISHWASHER NOW READING 50 PPM PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED 10# TURKEY BREAST WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AT TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 128.5 TO 135.6°F IN 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP. FOOD DID NOT COOL FROM 135°F TO 70°F WITHIN TWO HOURS AND FROM 70°F TO 41°F OR LESS WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS. REVIEWED COOLING REQUIREMENTS AND DISCUSSED HACCP CONCEPT WITH EMPLOYEE AND PERSON IN CHARGE. INADEQUATELY COOLED FOOD WAS DISCARDED 10# AT VALUE OF $90.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP WAS NOT TURNED ON, ALL TCS FOODS SLICED FRUIT SALAD AND CREAMED BASED HOUSE DRESSING TEMPERATURE RANGED FROM 49.8F TO 58.6F INADEQUATELY COOLED FOOD WAS DISCARDED 15# WITH VALUE OF $50.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL UNITS NEED TO BE ON PRIOR TO SETTING UP FRONT SERVICE LINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
CLEAN DELI CUPS, AND EQUIPMENT STACKED TOGETHER ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS ELEVATION THROUGHOUT PREMISE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE, ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" FROM FLOOR AND WALL.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT & REAR PREP DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TESTING STIPS FOR 3 PART SINK SANITIZER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TESTING STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER PURCHASED TEST STRIPS NOW ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK NOT HOLDING WATER WITH TWIST HANDLE WASTE VALVE STRIPPED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES IN STAFF AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN VARIOUS AREAS IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR UNREPAIRABLE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT PREMIS FLOORS & WALLS FRONT AND REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS BULBS IN HOODS SYSTEM NEED REPLACEMENT BULBS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Serious
Priority
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Oct 18, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods, observed a food handler slicing pickles with his hands touching foods, no gloves used, instructed manager not to allow bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. priority violation 7-38-010.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
flies glue ribbons hung near open food and clean utensils, instructed to keep away.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Missing a splash guard at dish washing area and front prep service line. instructed to install.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Employees personal clothing hung on food shelves, instructed to keep away.
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Serious
Priority
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Jul 7, 2022 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Observed food handler slicing cooked sausage with bare hands, not washing hands no gloves used. instructed to use gloves of a barrier when handling ready-to-eat foods. Priority violation 70-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hand soap provided at dish washing room hand wash sink while employees washing dishes. Instructed manager to provide hand soap at all hand wash sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Ready-to-eat food not protected from contamination, found raw ground turkey Tube packaging stored above tubs of sliced cheese and bulk deli meat at basement's walk-in cooler. instructed to separate raw meat from ready-to-eat foods. priority violation 7-38-005. 3 lbs of cheese discarded valued at $15.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
found bulk turkey that was cooked on site with no dates on packages. instructed manager to label with dates properly. priority foundation violation 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
wet wiping cloth in use placed of on fruits cutting board, instructed to keep in a sanitized solution.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
all racks and shelves in walk-in cooler not clean, food debris noted stuck between grates. instructed to clean and maintain.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
no splash guard next to dish machine room hand sink, sink next to clean utensils rack, instructed to install a barrier.
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Serious
Priority
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Apr 18, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hand wash soap provided at basement's prep area and first floor dish washing area. instructed to provide hand soap to all hand sinks. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Obstructed hand wash sink at basement's prep area and dish washing area. utensils placed in sink basin, large cleaning equipment placed in front of sinks preventing access to to sink. instructed to keep hand wash sink accessible at all times priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Cross contamination observed, found raw turkey being handled next to open bags of bread, juices from raw turkey dripping over prep cooler where ready-to-eat food placed. instructed to separate raw meat from ready to eat foods. priority violation 7-38-005. Bread discarded.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 13, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 12, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DEBRIS, DIRT, ETC ON SIDE OF COOLERS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON TOP AND SIDES OF DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ONTO FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAINS BELOW THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE BELOW RIGHT SIDE OF WASTE WATER PIPE UNDER 3 CCMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO CONVEY ALL WASTE WATER TO DRAIN PROPERLY.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED WALLS NEXT TO DISH MACHINE, AND IN KITCHEN ON THE AND BEHIND COOKING LINE. OBSERVED BLACK, SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED CRACKED AND/OR MISSING FLOOR TILES AND LOW GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES ON FLOOR OF DISH AREA. MUST MAKE FLOORS EVEN, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT DEBRIS AND WATER FROM POOLING IN THESE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 5, 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES (PREP DATES) ON PREPPED TCS FOODS (SALMON, DELI MEATS, ETC.) INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER. ALL READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IFOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED BY, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS, AND ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON TOP AND SIDES OF DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED WALLS NEXT TO DISH MACHINE, AND IN KITCHEN ON THE AND BEHIND COOKING LINE. OBSERVED BLACK, SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATION #47 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2401308, DATED 9/17/20. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOW VIOLATION: OBSERVED USING PLASTIC TUBS NOT MADE FOR HEAT TOLERANCE IN KEEPING HOT FOOD IN STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 17, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED USING PLASTIC TUBS NOT MADE FOR HEAT TOLERANCE IN KEEPING HOT FOOD IN STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 12, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS: BACON (100F), MAYONNAISE (49F), SLICED CANTALOUPE(47F), SLICED HONEY DEW (47F), CHOPPED CHEESE (46F), PANCAKE MIX(71F), SHREDDED TURKEY(48.7F), CHORIZO(47.2), CHOPPED SAUSAGE(48.2), CORN BEEF(51F), CHICKEN(47.2F), CHEESE (49.8F)) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING INSPECTION. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE FOUND IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED ON THE HOTLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS DISCARDED, COST OF ALL FOODS $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HOLLANDAISE SAUCE DATED 3/24/2019.SAID ITEM WAS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT AT A IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE COLD HOLD UNIT ON HOT LINE UNTIL REPAIRED . INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MANAGER ADJUST TEMPERATURE DURING INSPECTION. COOLER NOW MAINTAINS A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Dec 31, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-2041.11- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK INSTALLED/LOCATED, NEXT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING, FOOD PREP, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE: -2 DOOR FRIDGE UNIT IN REAR ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA -2 DOOR SANDWICH STATION COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE, AT SAID LOCATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A,B:1-4,6,7;C;D)- OBSERVED PRE PORTIONED FOOD ITEMS, ASSORTED BAGELS, STORED ON FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER, FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE/SELECTION WITH OUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS, WITH COMMON NAME, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURE, ALLERGENS, EXPIRATION DATES, ETC, MUST PROVIDED ON LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16- OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST STAINS ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS LOCATED IN 2 DOOR COOLER AT SANDWICH STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA OR PLACE WIRE SHELVING RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15-OBSERVED BROKEN VACUUM BREAKER CAP ON MOP SINK WALL FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 24, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
3-301.11(B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE/REMOVE TOASTED BREAD, READY TO EAT FOOD, FROM STAINLESS STEEL BULK STORAGE PAN AT FRONT HOT LINE WINDOW STATION WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, THEN PLACED ON CUSTOMER PLATE FOR CONSUMPTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS AND OR SINGLE USE GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-2041.11- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK INSTALLED/LOCATED, NEXT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING, FOOD PREP, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE: -2 DOOR FRIDGE UNIT IN REAR ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA -2 DOOR SANDWICH STATION COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE, AT SAID LOCATION.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.11- OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST STAINS ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS LOCATED IN 2 DOOR COOLER AT SANDWICH STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA OR PLACE WIRE SHELVING RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15-OBSERVED BROKEN VACUUM BREAKER CAP ON MOP SINK WALL FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2213763, DATE 8/31/18, NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION # 58- PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Aug 31, 2018 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
2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11(B) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPLATTERS ON PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA SINKS AND SHELVES, FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREA COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED PREP AREA FLOOR TILES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPLATTERS ON PREP AND DISHWASH AREA WALLS AND CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 25, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 18, 2017 Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, FOUND A STACK OF RAW BEEF STEAK WITH RUNNY JUICES PLACED ON CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO SLICES OF BREAD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP RAW MEAT AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Serious
Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS, OBSERVED A COOK HANDLING A RAW MEAT WITH BARE HANDS AND THEN PLACING A FINISHED WAFFLE ON PLATE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN ONLY WIPING HANDS WITH A WHITE CLOTH. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD FOOD HANDLERS TO WASH HANDS AS NEEDED. EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS ( BREAD, LETTUCE, CHEESE... ) INSTRUCTED NOT TO ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. FOUND POTS AND PANS STORED IN HAND SINK WHILE EMPLOYEES SLICING FRUITS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES DURING FOOD PRODUCTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A FLY TRAP STRIP ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, SOILED PRODUCE BOXES PLACED ON CUTTING BOARD, DIRTY MEAT SLICER BEHIND BLADE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON BLADE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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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
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING OF BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
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Jun 1, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 4, 2016 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
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS: FOUND 3 WHOLE HAMS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 58.8F, CONTAINER OF DICED HAM INSIDE OF REACH-IN COOLER AT 73.7F, CONTAINER OF RICE AT 95.8F IN THE REACH-IN COOLER. FOUND A CONTAINER OF CRAB MEAT AT 50.6F, CONTAINER OF TURKEY AT 49.8F AND 2 CONTAINERS OF SAUSAGE IN THE REACH-IN ON THE FOOD LINE AT 82.8F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND THE ICE SCOOP IN THE ICE BIN WITH THE HANDLE LYING DIRECTLY IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP EITHER WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE ICE OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DUST BUILDUP ON THE CONDENSER AND FAN VENT COVER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE REACH-IN COOLER FOOD STORAGE RACKS ON THE WEST WALL TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP, DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, DELI SLICER, AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GRASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS THAT LEAD TO THE BASEMENT AND REMOVE THE WET CARDBOARD THAT IS STUCK TO THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 23, 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
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 31, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 6, 2014 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
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CORNED BEEF HASH, HAM, AND EGGS) FOUND IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND ON TOP OF THE COUNTER ON THE PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (60.0F-74.3F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 9LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $17.76. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 40.0F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINCE IN USE AND SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 50PPM CHLORINE. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OPEN SITE DRAINS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOOR INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB UNDER THE LEFT HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT COMPLETELY RETAINING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES RESTROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR NOT PROPERLY VENTILATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 13, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR AT BASEMENT.(DEEP GROOVES)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND HOLES IN WALLS THAT MUST BE COVERED BY MOP SINK AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 4, 2013 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 FRUIT FLY AND FLY ACTIVITY AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES AND ABOUT 10 HOUSEFLIES ON WALLS AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR AT BASEMENT.(DEEP GROOVES)
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 9, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 28, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #569550 DATED ON 8-24-11 FOR VIOLATIONS: #(33) MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN. (34)POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE, DISHROOM & AT ICE MACHINE AREA (2nd FLOOR)-MUST BE FIXED & KEPT DRY. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE CLEAN UTENSILS OFF FLOOR, FOUND LARGE POTS STORED ON FLOOR, ALSO STANDING WATER INSIDE CLEAN POTS ON TNHE SHELVES, MUST STORE INVERTEDLY TO PROPER AIR DRY.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOOD SPILLS NOTED ON KITCHEN FLOOR AND UNDER SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MUST KEEP SOILED TOWELS IN A DIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FLY TRAP INSTALLED ABOVE PREP TABLE ( CHEESE SHREDDING ) STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Aug 24, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ALUMINUM FOIL COVER ON FRONT COOLER SHELVES MUST BE REMOVED FOR BETTER AIR FLOW. GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS/DRAWERS ACROSS FRYER MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: MEAT SLICER, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP. SINK, INTERIOR FLOOR OF COOLERS AT COOK'S LINE, PIPES UNDER SINKS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE, DISHROOM & AT ICE MACHINE AREA (2nd FLOOR)-MUST BE FIXED & KEPT DRY. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE & PREP TABLES MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/DUST OR DIRT. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR'S BE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IS BROKEN-MUST FIX/REPLACE. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMP. SINK IS LEAKING & THE PIPE UNDER THE SCRAPER SINK OF DISHMACHINE IS LOOSE-MUST FIX/REPLACE. 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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 19, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION REMAINS
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VIOLATION REMAINS
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 12, 2010 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: HAM CUTS 54.7 DEGREES 10 LBS, WHOLE EGGS 46-54 DEGREES 8 DOZEN, CONTAINER OF BEATEN EGGS 53.6 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT OUT ON PREP TABLES. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $50.00 20 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. BASEMENT HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR. P-TRAP MISSING AND NO WATER AVAILABLE AT SHUT OFFS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO USE SINK ON 1ST FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED.
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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. FRUIT FLY AND HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY NOTED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED 8 FRUIT FLIES, AND 4 HOUSE FLIES. PEST CONTROL SERVICE DATED 7-13-10 NOTED NO ACTIVITY. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECTS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATAION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS ARE NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION # 104236 DATED JAN 4, 2010: (32) ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. (33) ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS SODA BOX SHELVES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, AND DISH MACHINE AREA. ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING. (34) FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD-UP. FLOOR AREAS IN NEED OF REGROUTING. (35) ALL WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. WALL IN NEED OF REPAIR AT STAIRS. (36) LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING. (38) MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL AT ICE CREAM SECTION. (39) ALL LINEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. (41) ALL CLUTTER MUST BE ORGANIZED OR REMOVED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
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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. ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
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Jan 12, 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
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SEE REPORT 104236
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SEE REPORT #104236
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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. SEE REPORT #104236
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE REPORT #104236
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SEE REPORT #104236
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
SEE REPORT#104236
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SEE REPORT #104236
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Not serious
Minor
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
SEE REPORT #104236
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SEE REPORT #104236
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 4, 2010 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
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. Front patio door not rodent proofed. Basement rear door not rodent proofed. Must seal and maintain all outer openings.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. Outside garbage area not maintained. Must clean all areas to remove grease and food debris. Must close all dumpsters. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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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. All cutting boards in need of replacing due to being worn and stained.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. The following equipment in need of cleaning: all cooking equipment, sinks, soda box shelves, interior of reach-in and dish machine are. 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. All floors through out in need of cleaning to remove build-up. Floor area at stoves in need of regrouting. Must correct 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. All wall in need of cleaning to remove food splatters. Wall in basement storage area in need of repair of all broken tiles. Must correct and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. lights in basement and 1st floior in need of proper shields. Must install and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. Must install self-closing device to 2nd floor employee washroom.
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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. Must correct leak at faucet at basement prep sink. Must install dipper well at ice cream section.
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Not serious
Minor
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored All linen dirty and clean must be stored properly. must maintain.
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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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All unnecessary clutter in basement storage area must be removed. Must maintain.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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.