Flo & Santo
1310 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL 60605 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2355411
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 11 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 14 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 11, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, PAPER, AND SPILLAGE ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 19, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CORNMEAL AND FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 7, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MEN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 84.5F-96.7F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 10 PPM AT BOTH BARS IN FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CORNMEAL AND FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FACILITY WAS USING QUATS SANITIZERS. THERE WAS CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW DISHWASGING MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO THE ONE ON SITE HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 15, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
5-403.12 OBSERVED LIQUID DRAINING INTO A FILLED BUCKET LOCATED IN REAR BEER TAP COOLERS. LIQUID shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to LAW.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 8, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT OR REAR BAR. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT OR REAR BAR. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 10 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
FOUND A VARIETY OF SEASONING AND SPICES STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER BUCKET. TOXIC MATERIALS AND FOOD MUST BE STORED SEPARATELY. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE SEASONING AND SPICES FROM THE TOXIC MATERIAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND ALL SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST. ALSO NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND WATER AT BOTTOM OF BEER KEG COOLER LOCATED IN REAR AND FRONT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED LIQUID DRAINING INTO A FILLED BUCKET LOCATED IN REAR BEER TAP COOLERS. LIQUID shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to LAW.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, OUTSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569176 CONDUCTED ON 1/4/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. IF THOSE FOOD HANDLERS ARE STILL EMPLOYED BY THE FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 4, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SODA DEBRIS ON THE SODA NOZZLE GUN LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED FACILITY RE-USING SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE REUSEABLE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS SUCH AS STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS, FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE AND DO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. IF THOSE FOOD HANDLERS ARE STILL EMPLOYED BY THE FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
7-38-060 OBSERVED FACILITY HAS A KID'S MENU WITH A KID'S SIZE DRINK OFFERED ON THE MENU, FACILITY ONLY PROVIDES 2% MILK OR DOLL'S APPLE JUICE (CALORIES AND ARTIFICAL SUGAR UNKNOWN), AND SODA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KID'S DRINK THAT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH REGULATIONS AS NOTED ABOVE.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 22, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: IN REAR BAR, FRONT BAR, AND IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS WATER COMES UP IN ANOTHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 6, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE AROUND THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES AND INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALL IS IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 29, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE AROUND THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES AND INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS LOCATED BY THE REAR BAR, FRONT BAR, AND MIDDLE SERVING AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALL IS IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 2, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU WITH DISCLOSURE. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOUND NO FOOTNOTE OR REMINDER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 FOUND ALL VENTS LOCATED OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERT. ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 25, 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 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE, FAUCET HEAD IS WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. ALSO FOUND PAN INSIDE HANDWASHING SINK SAID PAN IS IN HANDWASHING SINK BASIN FILLED WITH CANDY LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. BAR IS IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING GLASSWARE AT 10 PPM. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE BASED SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 25 PPM - 100 PPM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU WITH DISCLOSURE. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOUND NO FOOTNORE OR REMINDER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTEAND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND ALL VENTS LOCATED OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERT. ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 2, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS (FLOUR) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED AND STORED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SODA GUNS AND HOLDERS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO 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 CHIPPED PAINT ON THE FLOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 12, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE DOORS ON THE FRONT REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BY THE PIZZA OVEN WITH WORN RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN. -THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. THE HOSE FOR THE DETERGENT AND SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE SHORTENED. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE HOSE SO THAT IT DOES NOT TOUCH THE WATER WHEN COMPARTMENTS ARE FILLED. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING HAD FOOD, DIRT, GREASE OR CALCIUM BUILD UP: THE CAN OPENER, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, THE DEEP FRYER (ON THE LEFT), THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, IN THE BARS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -THE FLOORS IN THE PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA OVENS AND REACH IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT 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
THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE RACKS HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 7, 2016 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
HEAVY BLACK AND GRAY SLIME BUILD-UP NOTED IN ICE MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). ICE DICCARDED AND ICE MACHINE IS BEING CLEANED.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OPEN STAIR CASE ABOVE REAR SIDE OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAINGE AT BAR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 31, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 24, 2015 Complaint · 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 INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A DARK SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. 7-38-005(A)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUSAGE AND CHEESE) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER AND AT THE COUNTER INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA WHERE THE FOOD IS PASSED TO THE SERVER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS FOR THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR SODA NOZZLES WITH ACCUMULATED SYRUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SODA NOZZLES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL HOOD VENTS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 28, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN BOTH BARS, CLEAN GUN HOLDERS, AND SODA DISPENSOR. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG BASE BOARDS AND IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. DRYWALL DAMAGED. WALL AT TAKE OUT AREA IN NEED OF FINISHING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING, OR INSTALLING TUBES WITH END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINB AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE KEPT IN THIER OWN CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.