Gibsons Steak House
1028 N RUSH ST, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 40668
- 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 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 | 14 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 20, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON SOME PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON PREP AREAS SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR DISH AND 1ST & 2ND FLOOR PREP. ALSO NOTED GROUT IS NEEDED ON 1ST FLOOR DISH AND 2ND FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 8, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Observed a cook chill process on site for bagging hot soup on site and sealing it. No variance or a HACCP obtained for this process, instructed manager to discontinue such process. 20 lbs of clam chowder soup discarded Valued at $120. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Missing a cover for ice bin at bar area where there is a customers seating across, instructed to provide. Damaged insulation at walk-in cooler cooling lines, instructed to repair. prep cooler door not closing tightly at main cook line, instructed to repair.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Found food debris, standing water at bottom of drawer coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Found hoses attached to 3-comp sinks at both 1st and 2nd floor kitchens, instructed to remove hoses from all sinks.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
standing water noted in 1st floor dish room, Instructed to minimize standing water.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 20, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN PLACE ON BAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BARRIER IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER DRYING MATS UNDERNEATH GLASSWARE IN PREP AREA AS WELL AS LIQUOR WELL IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OD ACCCUMULATION.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 16, 2023 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
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food, observed a food server holding a bread baguette with bare hands while slicing it. instructed manager not to allow bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Not maintaining shellstock tags with product. found several containers of different oysters in prep cooler without identification tags, instructed manager to keep harvest tags with product until sold. priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 4 lbs of oysters discarded valued at $30.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container ( sugar )not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Knives in-use are kept in a sanitizer bucket, instructed to keep utensils according to health code.
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Serious
Priority
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Jun 7, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
leaky drain line at front hand wash sink, Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Several prep coolers missing a thermometer. Instructed to provide.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Damaged insulation at 2nd floor walk-in cooler cooling lines, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Waste water backing up from front kitchen floor drain, instructed to repair drains and maintain. priority violation 7-38-030(c)
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
leaky drain pipes under dish machine, Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
missing floor tiles grout at 2nd floor kitchen trapping waste water. broken floor tiles at 1st floor dish washing room. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Peeling paint noted at 1st floor kitchen ceiling, missing drop ceiling panels at 1st floor kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
No lights in pastry walk-in cooler, Instructed to provide.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 1, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE. FINAL RINSE GAUGE TEMP IS 162F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 180F AT FINAL RINSE GAUGE. PRIORTIY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE RECOVERED TO 185F BY THE END OF INSPECTION AFTER THE BOOSTER TURNED ON.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND 10 PINT OF MILK CARTONS AT 58.5F, 1 LB OF COOKED BELL PEPPER AT 57.3F, INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.
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Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND DOUBLE DOOR COOLER AIR TEMP AT 62.4F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. PRIORIIY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COOLER IS REPAIRED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD NOT LABELED( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
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Severity not stated
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Oct 5, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN PLACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
USING SOILED NYLON SHEETS TO SEPARATE AREAS IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO USE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE
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Severity not stated
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Apr 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE ROTATING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BY THE 2ND FLOOR DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED DIRTY/MISSING CEILING TILES BY THE 1ST FLOOR DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMETER INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG LINE). MUST PROVIDE THERMETER FOR COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HAND SINK AT PANTRY STATION, PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY AT BROILER STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ICE BIN AT BAR MISSING LIDS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
A MOUNTED METALLIC CHAIN ON BREAD CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INOPERABLE VENT IN EMPLOYEES MENS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PREP COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 28, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER, REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE LOWER REACH-IN COOLERS ON THE 2ND FLOOR, AND REPLACE THE RIPPED CURTAINS THAT LEAD TO THE GARBAGE CORAL- MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE AND SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
1ST FLOOR: DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE RACK WHERE CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS ARE STORED TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN/PREP TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND ALSO REPLACE THE CRACKED CEILING TILES ON THE 2ND FLOOR OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-INC COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR IS MISSING A LIGHTBULB. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REACH-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 22, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA NEXT TO PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE OF FLYING INSECTS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 31, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS UPSTAIRS IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS OVER THE BROILER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE HOT LINE AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FISH PREP WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED UPSTAIRS BAR WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: DOWN STAIRS BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT KNOB, UPSTAIRS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET AND UPSTAIRS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE LEFT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 9, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 2, 2013 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AT 60F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AND CHEESES. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA: HAMBURGERS AT 47.3-50.9F, BEEF FILETS AT 53.6F, HAM AT 51.9F, CHEESE AT 52.1-54.5F, STEAKS AT 54.6F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD INSIDE OF THE SALAD COOLER: SALAD DRESSING AT 50.1F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER: SOUP AT 44.7F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AT 55.2F AND CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 52.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 184# OF FOOD WORTH $711. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH INGREDIENT NAME.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR DISHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHROOM.
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Serious
Critical
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Aug 5, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREMISES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 13, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
refer to previous report for description.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
refer to previous report for description.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 7, 2012 Tag Removal · 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 VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/21/11, UNDER #32-MUST INSTALL COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
REMAINS
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR GROUTING IN MULTIPLE AREAS OF THE KICHEN, MUST FIX/RE-GROUT.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLES & MISSING DROP CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN, MUST SEAL HOLES & MAINTAIN CEILING PANELS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Dec 6, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT 140F, MACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE 180F OR HIGHER FOR FINAL RINSE. MACHINE IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #569714 , DATED ON 11-21-11 FOR VIOLATION #(32): MUST INSTALL COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MISSING LABELS AT BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
A LONG STICK FOR BRAKING DOWN ICE NEXT TO ICE MAKER IS ATTACHED WITH A CABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETACH TO BE ABLE TO WASH AND SANITIZE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MAKERS NOT CLEAN ALSO THE RIM ON DOOR WITH DIRT DEPOSITED ON SURFACE, 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
KITCHEN FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING GROUT IN MULTIPLE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT 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
HOLES AND MISSING DROP CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PATCH HOLES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FLY TRAPS INSTALLED IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AWAY FROM OPEN FOOD AREAS.
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Serious
Critical
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Nov 21, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DOOR GASKETS OF HOT-HOLDING UNITS (2nd FL) & COOLER DOORS AT COOK'S LINE ARE IN POOR REPAIR (RIPPED APART)-MUST ADDRESS. ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ICE BIN LIDS NEEDED AT BOTH BARS-MUST PROVIDE. A SPLASH GUARDS IS NEEDED AT THE 2nd FL DISHMACHINE (LEFT SIDE), TO PREVENT WATER GOING ONTO THE FLOOR. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GASKETS OF BAR COOLER DOORS, INTERIOR FLOOR OF BAR COOLER (1st FL), FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER (DESSERTS AREA), & AT BAR COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS AT 1st FLOOR BAR & AT DISHROOM (SAME FLOOR), MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. MISSING TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHROOM (1st FL) MUST BE FIXED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCETS OF HANDSINK AT DISHROOM (1st FLOOR) IS KOOSE & LEAKING-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MOST ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITARY MANNER-(USE ICE SCOOP HOLDERS). Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 10, 2011 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE MAIN DISH ROOM HAS A BUILDUP OF FOOD UNDER THE DISH SCRAPING AREA THAT NEEDS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. REMOVE FOOD BUILDUP FROM UNDER THE BAKE SHOP SHELVING AND HOT LINE PASS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REPAIR THE DOORS AND GASKETS OF THE GIBSONS HOTLINE DRAWER COOLERS.
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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. REPAIR THE DAMAGED TILE UNDER THE TILT SKILLET,HUGOS BAR AND BASEBOARD UNDER GIBSONS HOT LINE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 2, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS AT FIRST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FLOORS IN GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 27, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.
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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. FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKS AT FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK. IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
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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.