Mia Francesca
3311 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60657 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 28875
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 12 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 11, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 7, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT 46F AND MEAT SAUCE AT 58F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COACH HOUSE BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR BOTH NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE COACH HOUSE BAR IS BACKED UP WITH STANDING WATER AND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR IS OVERFLOWING AT THE FLOOR DRAIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS SO THAT THEY BOTH CAN BE USED PROPERLY FOR WASHING HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BENEATH THE 2ND FLOOR BAR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Serious
Priority
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Mar 6, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPES AT 3 COMPARTMENT DISH, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 26, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PIC HAD STAFF COMPLETE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT BAR IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SALMON 48.6F, SQUID AT 46.8F, BREADED CHICKEN AT 46.6F, COOKED POTATOES 48.6F, CHICKEN TENDERS 46.7F, AND FRENCH FRIES AT 46.8F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 29 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $550.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 4-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE SERVICED COOLER UNIT DURING INSPECTION. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE AND 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT STORAGE, BASMENT PREP, UNDER SODA SYRUP IN BASEMENT, AND UNDER STAIRS IN BASMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPES AT 3 COMPARTMENT DISH, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 14, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 7, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BLACK SUBTANCE ON INTERNAL PLATE ATTACHED TO ICE DISPENSER, AND PINK SUBSTNACE ON EXTERIOR OF INTERNAL PLATE AND ON BIN WITH ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SOUR CREAM 44.9 F, DICED TOMATOES 43.7 F, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES 44.7 F, COOKED BEETS 46.7 F, CAPERS 45.9 IN DELI COOLER AT COOKSLINE. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS VALUED AT $16.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF COOKLINE DELI COOLER. AMBIENT AIR 46 F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160 F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN FACILITY. LAST INSPECTION DATED 2/16/2024. INSTRUCTED TO POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED WITH TODAY'S SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE ORIGINAL UPDATED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 27, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE REMOVE GREASE FROM INSIDE THE UNUSED OVEN IN THE KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPLACE BROKEN STOPPERS AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SECOND FLOOR
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THERE IS DEBRIS AND BROKEN GLASS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MAIN BAR AND SECOND-FLOOR BAR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Jul 5, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AND THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING FLOORS UNDERNEATH, LEAVING UNITS AND MAINTAINING.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 20, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES AND GLASSES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND GLASSES AT THE KITCHEN AND DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 NOTED LARGE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AND A LOOSE STRIP ON THE COVING OF THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 13, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED, AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $9.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-POTATOES 46.8F, MEATBALLS 46.8F, SAUSAGE 50.7F, TOMATOES SAUCE 47F. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 32 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $75.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE EXTERIOR DRY STORAGE NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR DRY STORAGE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES AND GLASSES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND GLASSES AT THE KITCHEN AND DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP (FIRST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKAGE ON THE HOSE OF THE SPRAYER AT THE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED LARGE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AND A LOOSE STRIP ON THE COVING OF THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 13, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
METAL ICE SCOOP CRACKED BY HANDLE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
DISHWASH AREA CEILING TILES AND CEILING LIGHT COVERS WITH FOOD STAINS/NOT CLEAN. MUST REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES/CEILING LIGHT COVERS AT DISHWASH AREA.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 29, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
NOTED SHELLFISH BAGS (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER CO-MINGLES WITH MULTIPLE IDENTIFICATION TAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SEPARATE SHELLFISH BAGS AND MAINTAIN EACH TAG ATTACHED TO EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $21.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-NOODLES 48.2F, PASTA 45.7F, PASTA 46.4F, TOMATO SAUCE 53.6F, CREAM SAUCE 44.6F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
NOTED UTENSIL RACK AND SODA DISPENSER SYRUP BOXES STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE UTENSIL RACK AND SODA DISPENSER SYRUP BOXES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT THE BASEMEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
NOTED DRAIN PIPE FROM THE ESPRESSO MACHINE DRAINING INTO THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN LINE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT TE OUTER EXTERIOR HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BAR AT THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 10, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH A 7 DAY SHELF LIFE FROM DATE OF PREPARATION, INCLUDING DATE OF PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. OBSERVED ADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURES. NO CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT IE: HOT HOLDING SOUP/SAUCE UNIT, BREAD OVEN, CUTTING BOARDS AND ESPRESSO MACHINE IN A CUSTOMER ACCESSIBLE AREA AND DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE ALL TO A PROTECTED AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT OBSERVED AROUND BASEMENT PREP CEILING PIPING, ABOVE PREP TABLES AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE ALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 2, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SHELLFISH IN THE COOK LINE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER TAGS IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED THAT PROPER SHELLFISH TAGS OR LABELS MUST BE STORED WITH THE RESPECTIVE SHELLFISH UNTIL SOLD OR DISCARDED. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6 LBS WORTH $25 OF SHELLFISH. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(B)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST THE GLASSWARE FREEZER AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR.
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Serious
Critical
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Feb 18, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK BREAD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING ON THE MIDDLE PLASTIC PANELS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE BASEMENT FOOD SLICER. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON PREP SURFACES, APRONS OR SHOULDERS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 26, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HANDSINKS AND TO MAINTAIN AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR, THE MAIN BAR, AND THE COACH HOUSE BAR. OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE EAST FAUCET BASE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 26, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 19, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/17/13 REPORT#1322458. (35) FOUND DRYWALL CELING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS.(MUST SEAL) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN AREA.MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT. REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NEEDED AT PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVODE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN 2ND FLOOR FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Apr 17, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC.)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED ADDITIONAL CLEANING AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND DRYWALL CELING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS.(MUST SEAL)
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 15, 2010 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 11, 2010 Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, 20 DROPPINGS BELOW THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, 10 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BAR IN THE COACH HOUSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE SLIDING CASE COVER FOR THE GELATO FREEZER IS CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED GROUT MISSING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEAR THE OVENS AND AROUND THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GROUT THE FLOOR WHERE NECESSARY.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DIPPER WELL AT GELATO FREEZER IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. THE 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jan 8, 2010 Consultation · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.