Dollop Diner
5060 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60640 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2507003
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 17 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 15 | 2 |
Inspections
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Feb 4, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 27, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, BUT NO MORE THAT 7 DAYS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Serious
Priority
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED MISSING LID ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LIDS AT ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 26, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST NOT STORE "FLY ZAPPER" IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON TOP OF TO GO CONDIMENTS.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED COOKS LINE LADLE'S IMPROPERLY STORED ON METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE GARBAGE CAN. EMPLOYEE REMOVED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, CARDBOARD OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT AND INSIDE COOLERS. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS HAND BAGS AND COATS IN THE FOOD PREP AND FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE FAR EAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2590429 ON 3-5-24 NOT CORRECTED.#58- FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #2590429 ON 3-5-24 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY WAS NOTED INSIDE A FOLDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, EGGS, SANDWICHES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND (CORNER) LOWER PANEL.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER DRAWER COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC) IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KITCHEN KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE HOLDER OR MAGNETIC KNIFE STRIP IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SIDES OF COFFEE GRINDER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 23, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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Severity not stated
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May 4, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 27, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK/BLACK SLIME AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 12, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 SOME DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.115 OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: EXCESS GREASE ON GROUND, WALL, AND TOP OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENTS/INSECTS ACTIVITY
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.12 SWEEP FLOOR AT OUTSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM BY PIZZA RESTAURANT, ALSO ELEVATE DELIVERED ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.110 EMPLOYEES BAG, SWEATER SHOES ETC STORED AT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 5, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SOME DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: EXCESS GREASE ON GROUND, WALL, AND TOP OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENTS/INSECTS ACTIVITY
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES BAG, SWEATER SHOES ETC STORED AT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-28-2020, REPORT#2385417 #47)4-201.11 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. #55) 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH COFFEE STATION, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 28, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WASHED AND PREPPING FOOD, WALKED TO THE REAR PREP AREA OPENING THE DOOR WITH GLOVES ON AND BACK TO THE PREP AREA TO CONTINUE PREPPING ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS, PICKED UP FOODS TCS FOOD WITH SAME WIPED THE PREP TABLE WITH WASH CLOTH AND STILL CONTINUED PREPPING ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER OR CHANGING JOB ASSIGNMENT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH COFFEE STATION AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 7, 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS NEED TO BE STATED ON MENU AND ALL APPLICABLE ITEMS NEED TO BE IDENTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE, COFFEE MAKER WATER LINE AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTALL OR BE ABLE TO POINT OUT TO INSPECTOR AT NEXT INSPECTION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE, NEAR HOT WATER HEATER, UNDER SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE SCRUBBED OUT TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 29, 2019 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/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FRUIT INCLUDING STRAWBERRIES AND BLUEBERRIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE COOK WASH HIS HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES AND THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR CONSUMPTION UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INTERIOR OF MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS NEED TO BE STATED ON MENU AND ALL APPLICABLE ITEMS NEED TO BE IDENTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE, COFFEE MAKER WATER LINE AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTALL OR BE ABLE TO POINT OUT TO INSPECTOR AT NEXT INSPECTION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE, NEAR HOT WATER HEATER, UNDER SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE SCRUBBED OUT TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VENTS IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 6, 2018 Canvass · 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
NOTED BLACK, PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ONTO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FANS AT THE DISHWASHER/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ON SHELF BY THE DISHWASHER/ DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Dec 20, 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
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. ALL SHELVING MUST PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST BE REPLACED.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL PREP AREA AND BUS STATION WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER FOUND AT 46.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS VEGGIES BURGER AT 46.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40 F. OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DRAWER COOLER. VEGGIES BURGERS AT 46.2F, SAUSAGE AT 46.4F, EGGS AT 45.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. TOTAL OF 10 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $40.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR TO SECURE SWINGING DOOR TO ENTRANCE OF THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. ALL SHELVING MUST PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST BE REPLACED.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TRAP WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL PREP AREA AND BUS STATION WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Serious
Critical
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Jun 29, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 22, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROTECTED. COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT/STOVE, PREP COOLER AND STAND MIXER, FRONT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT FROM THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES. MUST POST.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE FRONT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BIN. OR THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST INSTALL. MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT THE FRONT PREP. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPING UNDER ALL WASH BOWLS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST SEAL. WALL AT THE MOP SINK BASIN WITH UNEVEN CAULKING. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BOTH THE REAR COFFEE BREWER AND WATER DISPENSER. MISSING DRAIN BOARD IN BETWEEN THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL.
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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.