Yassa African Restaruant
3511 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, Chicago, IL 60653 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2373633
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 16 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 23 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jan 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBESRVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNS AT KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 14, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN IN LARGE POT IN THE KITCHEN THAWING OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW INSIDE THE COOLER OR UNDERNEATH COOL RUNNING WATER.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, UNDER SINKS AND IN CLOSETS WHERE HOT WATER TANK AND FURNACE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN PREP AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR(DEEP DARK OPEN SEEMS). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SMALL DEEP FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND DIRTY CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2586318, DATE: 12-5-23. PREMISES STILL UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 5, 2023 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
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN (COS), BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF STOVE AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, TOP AREA OF STOVE AND CUTTING BOARD AT STEAM TABLE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: REMOVE DUST ON VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS, REMOVE DUST ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING FANS IN DINNING AREA, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON NOVEMBER 2, 2022 AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED. SUMMARY WAS FOUND IN A FOLDER BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 2, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL AND STOVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, UNDER SINKS AND IN CLOSETS WHERE HOT WATER TANK AND FURNACE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN PREP AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 31, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL FOR RECERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL AND STOVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE HANDSINK AND ONE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS FOR HANDWASHING AND WASHING VEGETABLES/THAWING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, UNDER SINKS AND IN CLOSETS WHERE HOT WATER TANK AND FURNACE LOCATED. INSRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN PREP AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 19, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE FLOORS AND CEILING. MUST SEAL/ REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FURTHER ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHENS AND STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DIRT, SPLATTER AND DROPPINGS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DIRT.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 12, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOORS AND SHELVING ON THE FAR SIDE OF THE FRONT KITCHEN, NOTED 45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA BY THE 2 DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
MUST DETAIL EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHENS AND STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DIRT, SPLATTER AND DROPPINGS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DIRT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE FLOORS AND CEILING. MUST SEAL/ REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FURTHER ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 11, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST REPAIR LEAK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHENS AND STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DIRT, SPLATTER ETC. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DIRT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 4, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. FOUND MORE THAN 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN THE HALLWAY BEHIND THE KITCHEN, IN BOTH PREP AREAS ON THE FLOOR AND ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: TOP OF STOVE, EXTERIOR OF STOVE, FRYER AND GRILL. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST REPAIR LEAK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHENS AND STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DIRT, SPLATTER ETC. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DIRT.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIO #60
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 26, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS, STOVE, EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE WALL COVING ALONG THE WALL IN THE HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN TO SEAL OPENING AND GAPS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN AREA TO AVOID CLUTTER; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN FRONT COOKING AREA WITHOUT PROPER SHIELD; MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 26, 2018 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
Multi use utensils not stored inverted for protection from contamination. Must store multi use utensils.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
observed hot holding unit in disrepair knobs missing and damaged. Must repair and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Food handler missing required food handler training certificates. Must obtain for all food handlers in facility.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 20, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
Previous serious violation not corrected from inspection 2181277 performed on 6-12-18. #18 Observed some rodent droppings in corner of kitchen near water heater and behind equipment in hallway and under dry storage area. Must remove all rodent droppings from facility. #29 Previous minor violation not corrected for inspection 2049489 performed on 4-28-17. Violation #34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND FURNACE AREA. #35 WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA BEHIND PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVING UNITS, ETC. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATION. Critical Violation 7-42-090
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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
see violation #14
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
Observed no City of Chicago certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous food being served and prepared. Person in charge arrived 30 minutes into inspection with certificate; informed person in charge Certified Food manager must be on site during food preparation and serving. Serious Violation 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
see violation #14
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not stored inverted for protection from contamination. Must store multi use utensils.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
observed hot holding unit in disrepair knobs missing and damaged. Must repair and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Food handler missing required food handler training certificates. Must obtain for all food handlers in facility.
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Serious
Critical
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Jun 12, 2018 Canvass · Fail — 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 not meeting food requirements during hot and cold storage. Lamb 113.9F, grilled onions 76.5F, cooked cabbaged 108.0F in hot holding unit in rear prep area near cook line; Chicken at 61.3F cooked cracked weak 63.7F in prep kitchen 2 door reach in cooler. Food Handler voluntary discarded food items out of temperature all hot food should hold at 140F or above and cold food 40F or below. Approx. 20lbs $70. Critical Violation 7-38-005A
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Observed hand sink not accessible, pitcher and food utensils stored in hand sink in rear food prep area (cook line). Instructed food handler to removed items and maintain accessible hand sink for hand washing only. Critical Violation 7-38-030
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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 50 plus rodent dropping in prep kitchen near water heater and behind equipment. Must remove all rodent droppings from facility. Pest Control action was performed on 5-30-18 found 11 dead mice and 1 live mouse. Observed condition of accumulation of grease/food debris on floors provide pest/ rodent harborage(stated in Terminix pest service comments) Serious Violation 7-38-020
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Observed outside garbage and waste grease storage area not maintained. Refuse receptacle overflowing with garbage (small container for volume), waste grease container as accumulation of grease and food debris on top. Must clean and maintain outside garbage and waste grease area. Serious Violation 7-38-020
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
Observed no City of Chicago certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous food being served and prepared. Person in charge arrived 30 minutes into inspection with certificate; informed person in charge Certified Food manager must be on site during food preparation and serving. Serious Violation 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Previous minor violation not corrected for inspection 2049489 performed on 4-28-17. Violation #30 LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. #32 REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON TWO-DOOR COOLER NEAR TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. #33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, GRILL, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, ICE MACHINE. #34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND FURNACE AREA. #35 WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA BEHIND PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVING UNITS, ETC. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD. #36 REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, REPAIR NON FUNCTIONAL LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. #41 REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #43 STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE PROPER PPM. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Food not in original container through out facility not properly labeled. Must label all food not in original container.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not stored inverted for protection from contamination. Must store multi use utensils.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
observed hot holding unit in disrepair knobs missing and damaged. Must repair and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Microwaves through out facility has accumulation of food debris on and inside. 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
Floor throughout facility heavily scored with food debris, grease and bare cement not smooth, non porous, easily cleanable. Must clean and repair floor for smooth, non porous, easily cleanable. Coving in disrepair through out facility in food prep/ storage areas. Must repair 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
Wall above fryers are heavily scored with accumulation of grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Food handler missing required food handler training certificates. Must obtain for all food handlers in facility.
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Serious
Critical
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Apr 28, 2017 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
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON TWO-DOOR COOLER NEAR TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, GRILL, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, ICE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND FURNACE AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA BEHIND PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVING UNITS, ETC. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE PROPER PPM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 6, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNIT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE UNDER ICE MACHINE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR UTENSIL SHELVING UNIT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM. ALL BAIL SHALL BE ENCLOSED IN PROPER CONTAINERS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON TWO-DOOR COOLER NEAR TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, GRILL, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, ICE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND FURNACE AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA BEHIND PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVING UNITS, ETC. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE PROPER PPM.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Aug 30, 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
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKED CHICKEN AT 108F, COOKED CABBAGE AT 94F AND COOKED RICE AT 103F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOODS DISGARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME BY OWNER. 16LBS VALUED AT $50.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS ARE WORN; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT BOTH UNITS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS ETC.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE.
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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 WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN THE VENTS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
WET MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN CORNER AREA BY MOP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY PROPERLY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK TO HANG MOPS AND BROOMS.
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Serious
Critical
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Jun 22, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 30 LBS OF GRILLED CHICKEN AT 86.4F, 20 LBS OF GRILLED LAMB AT 88.5F, 10 LBS OF COOKED FISH AT 92.5F, RICE AT 112.5F. ITEMS STORED AT COUNTER TOP AND SOME IN STEAM TABLES THAT NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT PROPERR HOLDING TEMPERATRURE (i,e). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $40.
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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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Serious
Critical
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Dec 29, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN IN BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARDS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN FREEZER. REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLEAN DRY CONTAINER NEEDED FOR TO HOLD ICE SCOOP.
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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.