The Nile Restaurant
1162 E 55TH ST, Chicago, IL 60615 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2334190
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 33 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 25, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Severity not stated
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Feb 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER, CUTTING BOARDS AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 10, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE. PREMISES IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRS.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 14, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE SPICE CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A FEW PLUMBING ISSUES: NOTED THE REAR HAND SINK WITH A SLOW DRAIN AND THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE, BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUN AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 5, 2021 Non-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 30, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 23, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN AND STORAGE. FOUND 50-80 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA, IN KITCHEN BY THE HOT WATER TANK, UNDER COUNTER SHELVES, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND COOKING OIL, ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE AND UNDER DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS IN FRONT COOKING AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 15, 2021 AS INSTRUCTED. #57 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 15, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS IN WASHROOMS AND AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 31, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BULK CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 24, 2020 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 POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Severity not stated
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER RICE STORAGE SHELVES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEAR POTATOES IN NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PLATES ON SHELVING UNIT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BULK CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING(WOODEN SURFACES) NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACE ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 17, 2019 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
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS(LAMB,FILET MIGNON) ARE SERVED OR SOLD AND THERE IS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, THE FOOD ITEM IS NOT DISCLOSED, OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST COVER RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 10, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR NO PIC WITH AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED BY 7-38-012. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DARK/REDDISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING DOWN ON ICE IN BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING READING(0 PPM) OF CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION OF MECHANICAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT WHILE IN USE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE CHLORINE SOLUTION AT PROPER PPM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS(LAMB,FILET MIGNON) ARE SERVED OR SOLD AND THERE IS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, THE FOOD ITEM IS NOT DISCLOSED, OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST COVER RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR COOK LINE AND PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
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May 1, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Observed chicken on spit and exposed to ambient room temperature, without heat on. Instructed once potentially hazardous foods, such as chicken, are on the spit (vertical broiler) the heat must be on continuously. Cooking process must be continuous and not intermittent. Manager corrected during inspection by turning heat on, and discarding outer layer of chicken that was exposed to ambient air temperature. Manager will revise cooking process to include leaving heat on continuously once meats are on spit. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed no labels on any prepped, potentially hazardous foods. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date when stored in walk in coolers, or other prep coolers and held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed excessive dust, dirt and food debris on floors under 3 compartment sink and in rear hallway. Must detail clean and sanitize. Observed items stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler and in prep area. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor, or on shelves in walk in cooler to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed leak under 1 compartment sprayer sink. Must repair and maintain same.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed several pieces of large equipment not in use in rear storage hallway. Must remove items that are not in use to prevent pest harborage.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed excessively long facial hair on food handlers in prep area. Must provide beard guards or food handlers must not have long beards or excessively long facial hair. Must maintain same.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 17, 2017 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
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER 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 COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 9, 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
FRONT AND SIDE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER 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 COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 24, 2016 Canvass · 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
INVERT ALL MULTI-USE ITEMS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: THE URINAL IN THE MENS WASHROOM,THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE,COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE,CABINETS,UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,UNDER SINKS,UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,UNDER SINKS,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 18, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 11, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEEN USED FOR CLEANING MULTIUSE UTENSILS AND SANITIZING AT 0 P.P.M. THE SANITIZING CONTAINER WAS EMPTY.MANAGER REPLACED EMPTY SANITIZER AND NOW SANITIZING AT 100 P.P.M. AT THIS TIME.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING,BOXES,FLYING AROUND PREP AREA,DISH AREA AND DINING AREA.ALSO DOUBLE SIDE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI IN FLOOR DRAINS,POSSIBLE BREEDING AREA.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/11/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1386013 3/13/15 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL SMALL AND LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.#31-MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.#32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES AND BLADE OF CAN OPENER.#33- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MEAT SLICER,GRINDER,MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.#34- MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.#35-MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.#42- MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. #45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST REPAIR ,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOT CORRECTED
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOT CORRECTED
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOT CORRECTED
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOT CORRECTED
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,SPOTTY GLASS WARE ON TABLES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOT CORRECTED
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOT CORRECTED
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS NEAR VENTS IN DINING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
NOT CORRECTED
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NOT CORRECTED
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Serious
Critical
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Mar 13, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SMALL AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE AND BLADE OF CAN OPENER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MEAT SLICER,GRINDER,MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 6, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS STEW 49.3F,DUMPLINGS 43.8F,TOMATOE SAUCE 48.9F,CHICK PEAS 64.6F-70.7F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 33LBS.$88.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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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 EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AND DINING AREAS,FLOOR DRAINS HAS A EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI IN THEM.ALSO FRONT SIDE AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING MUST RODENT PROOF DOORSAND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/6/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL SMALL AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE AND BLADE OF CAN OPENER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MEAT SLICER,GRINDER,MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.
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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 DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
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Aug 6, 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 RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOOSE; REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND INTERIORS OF FRYERS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 11, 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 RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOOSE; REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND INTERIORS OF FRYERS.
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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.