Amitabul
6207 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60646 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1143174
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 3, 2026 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF NAPA CABBAGE AT 50.2F, 3LBS OF BEANS SPROUTS AT 49.8F, CABBAGE AT 48.9F AND 10LBS OF FERMENTED MISO AT 71.4F (STATES ON BOX NEEDS TO BE REFRIGERATED AFTER OPENING). MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN 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
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS(ONIONS, CARROTS) STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 20, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED JARS OF KIMCHI SOLD "TO GO" WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS SOLD "TO GO" WITH CONTACT INFORMATION AND INGREDIENTS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 11, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED HOUSE MADE KIMCHI ON SITE WITHOUT VARIANCE. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF KIMCHI TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF HOUSE MADE KIMCHI AND REQUEST VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESS INVOLVING THE FERMENTATION OF KIMCHI. INSTRUCTED TO HALT PRODUCTION OF KIMCHI AND REQUEST VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EITHER UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND SOME SMALL HOLES AT WALLS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM.MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 18, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS OFEMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA.
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Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
PREMISES DID NOT HAVE SIGN POSTED INSIDE REQUIRING ALL CUSTOMERS TO WEAR MASK REGARDLESS OF THE VACCINATION STATUS. MUST PROVIDE SIGN.
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Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO POSTING OF SIGNAGE INFORMING PATRONS OF FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERED ENTITIES AT ENTRANCE AND INSIDE PREMISES. MUST POST REQUIRED SIGNAGE
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Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
PREMISES IS OPEN FOR INDOOR DINING AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD OF DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 7, 2021 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 PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AT 75.0F. MUST MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE AT MOP SINK TO 100.0F.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 18, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD AT (LEFT-SIDE) FOR HAND SINK AT REAR NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 5, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SCREEN ON REAR EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX:2 INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER.MUST PEST-PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELFS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.RECCOMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD AT (LEFT-SIDE) FOR HAND SINK AT REAR NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED KITCHEN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE.MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAIMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DUCT-TAPE ALL ACROSS TOP PANEL OF ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS-DEBRIS HANGING ON KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD EQUIPMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALL/CEILING AND AROUND PIPES AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 12, 2019 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AND PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL TCS FOOD HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLED UP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DAMAGED WALLS IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 28, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining(Caulk around 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Above violation still remaining( Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Reach in cooler shelving/racks in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Above violation still remaining( Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, and by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced.).
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 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
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Reach in cooler shelving/racks in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under 3 compartment sink area, and by rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3 compartment sink faucet in rear kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 10, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BOTTLED FOOD FOR SALE (KIMCHI AND FERMENTED GARLIC) INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER. (NAME OF BUSINESS/ADDRESS/INGREDIENTS ETC)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTURCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FLOOR AND WALL NOT SEALED ALONG WALLBASE. INSTRUCTED TO RUBBER COVING. CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN CEILING TILE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 3, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. DURING INSPECTION FOUND GLASS JARS CONTAINING KIMCHE AND MUSHROOMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE A SMALL BLACK ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH DATE, PRODUCT NAME, EXPIRATION DATE, BUSINESS NAME , ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER AT ALL TIMES. ALSO FOUND LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR AND BROWN RICE NOT LABELED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST LABEL AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AT THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. PRESENTLY A WRENCH IS ATTACHED TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE COLD WATER FAUCET SIDE. MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 12, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVING OF PREP TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED TILES AT CEILING ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHER AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON COUNTER TOP BEHIND FRONT PREP/STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVINGS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO BE 56.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED TECHNICIAN FOR CONSULTATION.COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE OF 39.8F. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION w#7-38-005(A)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 48F TO 79F. (KIM CHI 48.5F, YELLOW FLOUR(MONG BEANS AND RICE),CONTAINER OF TOFU 48.3, NOODLES 50.8F,ASSORTED CUT VEGETABLES INSIDE INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS 51.5F(ONIONS,CARROTS,MUSHROOMS ETC),INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED TOFU 56.4F AND SEA WEED 53.2F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 60LBS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR TEMPERATURE OF ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Serious
Critical
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AND UTENSILS INSIDE THE DISH WASHER WITH TEMPERATURE 115F.(HOT TEMP SANITIZER) NORMAL FROM 180F AND ABOVE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DISH WASHER UNTIL THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE IS ATTAINED. BY END OF THIS INSPECTION TEMPERATURE OF DISHWASHER WAS READING 183F. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVING OF PREP TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED TILES AT CEILING ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHER AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON COUNTER TOP BEHIND FRONT PREP/STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVINGS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Serious
Critical
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Oct 11, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Prep table lower shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in prep area, storage areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 4, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need cleaning(detailed).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in kitchen prep area under cooking equipment need cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Missing ceiling tiles in front prep area shall be replaced/provided.Rear storage ceiling had hole, gaps, shall be repair.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Missing vent guard in kitchen prep area shall be provided, exhaust fan in men's bathroom in state of disrepair(broken)shall be replaced/repaired.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 14, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler. Must date and label food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, coolers, storage shelving not clean need deatiled cleaning(crevices).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in storage room under heavy equipment, storage shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repair/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in food prep area need cleaning, missing, broken light shields in rear storage area shall be provided/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 19, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Storage shelves under prep tables and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and reseal floor in storage room.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall and ceiling in several areas not sealed. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint. Coving not installed along wallbase not storage room. Instructed to seal and install coving. Ceiling tile missing and damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all tiles.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles in storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
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Not serious
Minor
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.