Nando's Peri-peri
670 W DIVERSEY PKWY, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2379215
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 16 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 8, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)--- NOTED SOME UPPER PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.11--- NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.----DIRTY, GREASY WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE UNDER THE SCRAPPER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 31, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED SOME UPPER PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.----DIRTY, GREASY WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE UNDER THE SCRAPPER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8-19-25 REPORT #2622433 NOT CORRECTED. #56- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST INSTALL LIGHT BULB.#58- OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST INSTALL LIGHT BULB.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLEREN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 10, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 3, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERNAL COMPONENTS FOR CREATING AND STORING ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING ANY EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN DRY STORAGE BINS WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME AND DEBRIS IN BOTH FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR BY FRYERS AND NEXT TO COKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 20, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 15, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, SANDWICHES AND SALADS. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F. WATER TEMPERATURE 83.4F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND RESTORE HOT WATER TO AT TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND MAINTAINED FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.FACILITY HAS ANOTHER SINK WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. A 2-DAYS NOTICE WAS GIVEN TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE.
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS IN USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. TECHNICIAN ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND NOW IS PROPERLY SANITIZING 100PM.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED NOT SANITIZING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE POTS/PANS WERE BEING WASHED. SINK SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH WASHED PANS INSIDE THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK WITHOUT ANY QUATERNARY SANITIZER BEING USED. OPPM QUATERNARY NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RESET THE SINK PROPERLY AND REWASH ALL POTS/PANS PREVIOUSLY RINSED WITHOUT THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A WASHABLE GUARD BETWEEN THE METAL RACK SHELVING OF THE RAW CHICKEN AND METAL RACK SHELVING DIRECTLY NEXT TO CHICKEN FOR PREPARED READY TO EAT, OPEN COOLING FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TAPE AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE OFFICE DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND GRIME: UNDER AND BEHIND ALL FRONT COOKS LINE AND REAR PREP COOKING EQUIPMENT. UNDER AND BEHIND ALL PREP TABLES, SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM, CARBON DIOXIDE TANK, HOT WATER TANK, ALONG BASEBOARDS AT METAL DOORS ON FRONT COOKS LINE, REAR SHELVING AT WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE.-----ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH ROOM, IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.----WALL CAULKING THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING FROM WALL AND BLACKENED WITH MOLD. MUST REPLACE.-----EXCESSIVE DUST THROUGHOUT THE CEILING OF THE DISH ROOM ON TILES, VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Serious
Priority
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Nov 4, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LARGE CUBE BUTCHER BLOCK THAT IS USED TO CUT COOKED CHICKEN IS TOO BIG TO BE SUBMERGED IN WATER IN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK>. A DEPARTMENT-APPROVED CLEAN-IN-PLACE WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED TO SHOW HOW AND WHEN THIS CUTTING BOARD CUBE IS WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Serious
Priority
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Oct 13, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 6, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAIN IN PREP AREA.HAIR RESTRAINANTS IS REQUIRED IN PREP AREA
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDECHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
GREASE INSIDE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GROUND SURROUNDING RECEPTACLES IN THE ALLEY BU THE REAR DOOR NOT CLEANED: USED GLOVES,BROKEN PIECES OF CARDBOARDS ETC,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
LEAKING FAUCET BY THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IS LEAKING REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-9-2020,REPORT #2356452. #47) 4-202.16 ICE SCOOP ATTACHED AT ICE MACHINE NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION #51) 5-204.12 NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. IF IS INSTALLED MUST KNOW THE LOCATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
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Jan 9, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ICE SCOOP ATTACHED AT ICE MACHINE NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. IF IS INSTALLED MUST KNOW THE LOCATION
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNNECESSARY ITEMS(UNUSED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE)IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES
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Severity not stated
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Sep 5, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 29, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND ON WALL BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED UNDER THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE GREEN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP, AROUND HOT WALTER TANK, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING/HANDLING/ASSEMBLING/TOUCHING, COOKED READY TO EAT FOOD, THIGH AND MIGHTY CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES, ETC. WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK, LOCATED IN -CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN FRONT COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND OR IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Serious
Priority
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Jun 20, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHNG AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS TAKEN 67.F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.PLUMBER ON SITE HOT RUNNING WATER HAS REPAIRED AND NOW AVAILABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABELED ITEMS WIT PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE. OBSERVED LEAKY UNDERNEATH OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. 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
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. 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
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING PANELS ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
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Dec 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD BUGS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 31, 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 REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON FRONT PREP COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 22, 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 APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE REAR PREP, DISH MACHINE ROOM, ON SYRUP (SODA) RACKS, AND ON THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR PREA AREA. ALSO, THE EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, AND INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD ON FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION REPORT 1763658, DATED 4/26/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #30; MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS #33; MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS. #34; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON FRONT PREP COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVES IN FRONT PREP AREA, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT, AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN OFFICE IN REAR PREP, AND FLOOR (CORNERS)IN DINING ROOM, AND IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED, AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, LIGHTS BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE NO WORKING YOGURT MACHINE FROM DINING AREA, PER MANAGER, NOT USING MACHINE ANYMORE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Apr 26, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH (CHICKEN,MASHED POTATOE,RICE,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS.
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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 GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND NEXT TO SODA MACHINES IN DINING AREA.
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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 VENTS IN ALL TOILETROOMS
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Comments: MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET ABOVE YOGURT MACHINE IN DINING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
nspector Comments: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN OFFICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Apr 18, 2016 Canvass · 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 SUCH AS 1.25LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 128.7F,IN HOT HOLDING DRAWER,20LBS. COOKED RICE DATED 4/17/16 IN WALK IN COOLER RANGING FROM 46.9F-49.5F,72 LBS. FULLY COOKED MASHED POTATOES DATED 4/16/16 & 4/18/16 RANGING FROM 44.7F-68.3F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140.F OR ABOVE,40.0F OR BELOW COLD HOLDING.APPX. 93.25 LBS. $83.70.(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 FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM WITH A APPX. "3/4"-"1" GAP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN AND POSTED TO VIEW.(SERIOUS 7-42-01B)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND NEXT TO SODA MACHINES IN DINING AREA.
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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 VENTS IN ALL TOILETROOMS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET ABOVE YOGURT MACHINE IN DINING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN OFFICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
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Jun 4, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 5, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.